Modern History of India MCQs
Practice Modern History of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the advent of Europeans, British rule in India, Governor-Generals and Viceroys, socio-religious reform movements, Revolt of 1857, Indian National Congress, freedom struggle, constitutional developments, important sessions, revolutionary movements, Gandhian era, partition of India and independence. These questions are designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #1
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Who among the following was the first Governor-General of Bengal?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Regulating Act of 1773 designated the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal, and Warren Hastings became the first person to hold this post.
The Regulating Act of 1773 designated the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal, and Warren Hastings became the first person to hold this post.
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Question #2
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Through which of the following acts did the British Crown completely assume the direct administration of British India, bringing an end to the rule of the East India Company?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Following the Revolt of 1857, the Government of India Act 1858 liquidated the East India Company and transferred the governance of India directly to the British Crown.
Following the Revolt of 1857, the Government of India Act 1858 liquidated the East India Company and transferred the governance of India directly to the British Crown.
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Question #3
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The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah (the Nawab of Bengal) and the British East India Company led by Robert Clive.
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah (the Nawab of Bengal) and the British East India Company led by Robert Clive.
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Question #4
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Which British Governor-General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in India to establish British supremacy?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Subsidiary Alliance system was framed by Lord Wellesley (Governor-General from 1798 to 1805) to eliminate French influence and expand British territory in India.
The Subsidiary Alliance system was framed by Lord Wellesley (Governor-General from 1798 to 1805) to eliminate French influence and expand British territory in India.
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Question #5
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Who among the following founded the 'Atmiya Sabha' in 1815?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta in 1815 to propagate monotheistic ideals and campaign against socio-religious evils.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta in 1815 to propagate monotheistic ideals and campaign against socio-religious evils.
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Question #6
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The permanent settlement system of land revenue was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 primarily in which provinces?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Permanent Settlement (Zamindari System) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 in Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and northern districts of Madras.
The Permanent Settlement (Zamindari System) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 in Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and northern districts of Madras.
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Question #7
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Who was the Mughal Emperor when the East India Company was granted the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha in 1765?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Following the Battle of Buxar, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II granted the Diwani rights (right to collect revenues) of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha to the Company via the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765.
Following the Battle of Buxar, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II granted the Diwani rights (right to collect revenues) of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha to the Company via the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765.
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Question #8
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Which of the following treaties brought an end to the First Anglo-Maratha War?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782) ended with the Treaty of Salbai, signed in May 1782 between Warren Hastings and Mahadji Shinde.
The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782) ended with the Treaty of Salbai, signed in May 1782 between Warren Hastings and Mahadji Shinde.
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Question #9
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The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy extensively applied by which Governor-General?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie applied the Doctrine of Lapse to annex Indian princely states whose rulers died without a natural male heir. Satara, Sambalpur, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed under this policy.
Lord Dalhousie applied the Doctrine of Lapse to annex Indian princely states whose rulers died without a natural male heir. Satara, Sambalpur, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed under this policy.
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Question #10
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The practice of Sati was officially declared illegal and punishable by law during the tenure of which Governor-General?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Bengal Sati Regulation was passed in 1829 by Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, largely due to the sustained social reform efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
The Bengal Sati Regulation was passed in 1829 by Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, largely due to the sustained social reform efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
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