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Question #1
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Who was the first Indian to be a member of the British Parliament?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji won a seat in the British House of Commons in 1892.
Dadabhai Naoroji won a seat in the British House of Commons in 1892.
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Question #2
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Tipu Sultan died defending his capital Srirangapatna during which war?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Tipu Sultan was killed on 4 May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War while defending his fortress of Srirangapatna against the British forces led by Lord Wellesley.
Tipu Sultan was killed on 4 May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War while defending his fortress of Srirangapatna against the British forces led by Lord Wellesley.
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Who was the British resident in Awadh when it was annexed under the pretext of 'maladministration' in 1856?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Based on a detailed report on local misgovernance submitted by Resident James Outram, Lord Dalhousie annexed the Kingdom of Awadh in February 1856.
Based on a detailed report on local misgovernance submitted by Resident James Outram, Lord Dalhousie annexed the Kingdom of Awadh in February 1856.
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