He divided Indian history into Hindu, Muslim and British periods; believed only British rule could civilise India; published ‘A History of British India’. Who is described?

With reference to source of information about administration during colonial rule, consider the following statements:
1. One important source is the official records of the British administration.
2. The practice of surveying became common under colonial administration.’
3. The official records do not tell about the needs of people of India.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct about East India Company?
1. Cotton and silk produced in India had a big market in Europe.
2. Aurangzeb issued a Farman granting the company the right to trade duty free in Bengal.
3. The first English factory was set up on the banks of river Hugli in 1608.

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Which of the following is a most appropriate definition of Mercantile?

Arrange battles chronologically:
1. Battle of Buxar
2. 4th Anglo-Mysore war
3. First Anglo-Maratha war
4. 3rd battle of Panipat.

Consider the following statements in the context of Bengal province:
1. Warren Hastings was appointed Governor of Bengal province in 1764.
2. Murshid Quli Khan transferred his capital from Murshidabad to Mungair.
3. Battle of Plassey was one of the results of Non-payment of tax and duty by the workers of the British East India Company to Nawab of Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Which of the following statement is/are true regarding claim to paramountcy policy of Britishers?
1. This is an aggressive policy of territorial expansion initiated under Robert Clive.
2. Rani Laxmi Bai was only lady who took to arms and led an anti-British resistance movement against this policy.

Arrange in correct sequence of annexations of territories under the Doctrine of Lapse:
1. Nagpur
2. Satara
3. Jhansi
4. Udaipur
5. Sambalpur
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Consider the following statements with respect to set up a new administration under British rule in 1772-73:
1. Warren Hastings become the Governor General of Bengal and controlled the governors of other
presidencies of Madras and Bombay.
2. Separate civil and criminal courts were set up under the supervision of collector.
3. New set of laws were compiled by muftis and Brahmins for the religious interpretation.

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Which of the following reason is/are responsible for the Bengal famine in 1770?
1. British East India Company had acquired the Diwani rights over Bengal.
2. The British forced farmers to harvest cash crops.
3. There was a monsoon failure followed by severe drought in 1769.
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Which of the following things were mentioned by H.T. Colebrook with respect to India’s contemporary situation in Bengal?

Which of the following steps was/were taken by Britishers to improve agriculture?
1. The company introduced Permanent Settlement in 1793 under the reign of Lord Cornwallis in entire north India.
2. Holt Machenzie devised the new system which was known as Mahalwari settlement.
3. Ryotwari was initiated by Captain Alexander Read and Thomas Munro. This system was extended all over the south India.
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Which of the following reason was/were correct about failure of Permanent Settlement system?
1. Zamindars were not investing in the improvement of land.
2. This system was hereditary and extremely oppressive in nature.
3. In this system, zamindar used to receive a fixed amount of income while company could increase their income.
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Consider the following statements regarding Ryotwari system:
1. In this system, ryots were directly involved for the collection of revenue because in the south India there were no traditional zamindars.
2. This system was practised in the Madras and Bombay areas, as well as Assam and Coorg provinces.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Match the following pairs with respect to commercialization of crops by Britishers in different areas:
1. Jute – A. Bengal
2. Sugarcane – B. Uttar Pradesh
3. Cotton – C. Madras
4. Rice – D. Maharashtra
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In the context of comparison between Indigo and Woad plantation, Consider the following statements:
1. Indigo plant produces a rich blue colour whereas woad plant produces pale and dull blue colour.
2. Indigo plant grows primarily in the tropics whereas woad can be grow in any region.
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Consider the following statements regarding nij cultivation system:
1. Nij cultivation was the system of Indigo cultivation which could be cultivated only on fertile land.
2. In this system, there were no requirement of ploughs and bullocks for cultivation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the impact of ryot system of Indigo plantation, Consider the following statements:
1. In Ryoti system, the planters forced the ryoti to sign a contract an agreement i.e. called as satta.
2. Indigo cultivation enhances the fertility of soil via this system and then cultivator preferred rice cultivation.
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Who among the following participated in the Blue rebellion during colonial rule in India?
1. Peasants
2. Village Headmen
3. Local Zamindars
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What do you understand by the term Dikus which was used by tribal people during colonial period in India?

Match the following pair of tribal groups with their location:
1. Khonds –   A. Odisha
2. Baigas –    B. Chhattisgarh
3. Gaddis –   C. Himachal Pradesh
4. Saharia –  D. Rajasthan
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Consider the following statements regarding shifting cultivation:
1. Jhum cultivation is an example of shifting cultivation which is done on small patches of land, mostly in forests.
2. The cultivators spread the ash which contained potash after harvesting at one place.
3. Bewar is a term used for shifting cultivation in Rajasthan.
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Consider the following statements, as per the tribal societies during nineteenth century:
1. Most tribes had customs and rituals that were very different from those laid down by Brahmans.
2. These societies have the sharp social divisions like caste societies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Identify the activities in which tribal groups were involved for their livelihood by the nineteenth century:
1. Hunting and Gathering
2. Mining
3. Agriculture or cultivation
4. Herded animals
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Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched?
1. Labadis: cattle herders of Andhra Pradesh
2. Bakarwals: goat rearer of kulu
3. Gaddis: shepherds of Punjab
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What was the impact of forest laws of Britishers on tribal groups?
1. The British extended their control over all forests and declared them as state property.
2. In reserved forests people were allowed to move freely or practice jhum cultivation.
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Arrange the following rebellions in chronological order:
1. Santhals
2. Warli
3. Bastar
4. Kols
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Consider the following statements about Birsa Munda movement in India during Colonial rule:
1. Birsa movement was to drive out missionaries, moneylenders, Hindu landlords and the government.
2. Birsa was focused on both political reform as well as social reform.
3. He wanted to set up a Munda Raj with Birsa at its head.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to the Revolt of 1857, which of the following was/were socio-religious causes of discontent against the British?
1. Opening of western education to girls.
2. Taxing the lands belonging to temples and mosques.
3. Rediscovery of India past by Europeans scholars.
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Match the following pair regarding prominent leader who participated in Revolt of 1857 with their location:
1. Bareilly –      A. Khan Bahadur
2. Faizabad –   B. Maulvi Ahmadullah
3. Lucknow –    C. Begum Hazrat Mahal
4. Bihar –          D. Kunwar Singh
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What was the role of Tatya Tope in 1857 mutiny?
1. He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb.
2. He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh.
3. He was a brilliant fighter and a master in the art of guerrilla warfare.
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Which among the following changes in the army was/were introduced by the British administration after the 1857 mutiny?
1. Increased proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army.
2. Increased recruitment from Awadh and Bihar.
3. Introduction of idea of ‘martial’ and ‘nonmartial’ classes.
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Consider the following statements regarding Paika rebellion in 1817:
1. Paika Rebellion is also called as Khurda uprising which was held in Tamilnadu.
2. The rebellion took form and shape under the leadership of Baxi Jagandhu.
3. Paika were the landed militia who were involved in performing policing functions for the Gajapati rulers.
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Which of the following statement was/were true about Taiping rebellion that was contemporary to revolt of 1857?
1. A massive rebellion or civil war that was waged in China.
2. This was fight for the establishment of the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace.
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What do you understand by the term Mutiny?

Consider the following statements with reference to Delhi as a new capital of Britishers:
1. Two architects, Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker, were called on to design New Delhi and its buildings.
2. This building shows a glimpse of classic Greece.
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Consider the following statements regarding important terms which is used in Sufi culture:
1. Khanqah – An open prayer place of Muslims primarily meant for id prayers
2. Cul-de-sac – Street with a dead end
3. Gulfaroshan – A festival of flowers
Which of the above statements is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following statement is/are true regarding Delhi Durbar in 1911?
1. First time capital of India shifted from Calcutta to Delhi during colonial rule.
2. The Partition of Bengal was cancelled during this durbar.
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Which of the following statement is/are true about Indian textiles industry during colonial rule?
1. Around 1750, India was the 3rd world’s largest producer of cotton textiles.
2. Indian textiles were traded in European market only.
3. The first major wave of industrialisation in India took place during First World War.
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Consider the following statements regarding types of cloths:
1. Muslin – A fine cotton cloth.
2. Chintz – A tie and dye scarf.
3. Bandana – A printed cotton cloth with bright colours and floral designs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Jamdani, Calico and Patola are types of what?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian textiles in European markets:
1. Calico Act was passed in 1720 which banned the use of Indian cloth in England.
2. Invention of steam engine revolutionised weaving industry in England.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following centres were producing textiles in late 18th century?
1. Banaras
2. Sironj
3. Burhanpur
4. Patan
5. Ahmedabad
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Consider the following statements regarding iron and steel factories:
1. Agarias helped in the discovery of iron ore for Bhilai steel plant.
2. TISCO was established on the banks of river Subarnarekha in 1912.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Gandhi and Tagore on education:
1. Tagore felt that western ideas could modernise but not educate the people.
2. Gandhi wanted to blend western education with Indian traditions and scientific knowledge.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Wood’s Despatch:
1. It emphasised English medium for higher education.
2. It promoted women’s education at all levels.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Arrange the following reforms in chronological order:
1. Child Marriage Restraint Act
2. Widow Remarriage Law
3. Ban on Sati
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Consider the following communities and their locations:
1. Dublas – Gujarat
2. Madigas – Punjab
3. Mahar – Maharashtra
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding justice and equality movements:
1. Ghasidas started Satnami movement in south India.
2. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker fought against caste discrimination.
3. Ambedkar wrote Gulamgiri.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following reform movements:
1. Young Bengal – promoted education for women.
2. Aligarh – promoted complete Islamic education.
3. Veda Samaj – promoted belief in one God.
Which of the above statements is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following Statements regarding the Mughal empire in 18th century:
1. Governors and zamindars were under strong Delhi centre.
2. Emperors were no longer natural leaders.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Residents appointed by Company:
1. After Battle of Buxar.
2. Political/commercial agents.
3. Interfered only in trade.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Conflict with Mysore:
1. Tipu stopped exports.
2. Merchants barred from trading with British.
3. Close ties with French and modernised army.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which area was not under British rule by 1857?

Organisation of British army:
1. Infantry share declined in 1820s.
2. Recruited peasants trained like Mughals.
3. Muskets/matchlocks integral.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Indigo commission set up to enquire into system of Indigo production. Consider the following Statements:
1. It declared that cultivation was profitable for ryots but it criticized coercive methods.
2. It asked ryots to fulfil their existing contracts but they could refuse to produce indigo in future.
3. W.S. Seton Karr was the president of the commission.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following changes took place in Shifting cultivation under British Rule.
1. Britishers settled jhum cultivators through land settlements as settled peasants were easy to administer.
2. Changes were brought so that the state gets a regular revenue source.
3. The Changes made were successful and benefited both jhum cultivators and British.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following led to the increase in plight of tribals under British rule?
1. The exporters exploited the tribals by directly buying produce from them by coercive methods.
2. In 19th century, as mining industry sprang up , many tribals were employed for very cheap labour.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following methods were adopted by British to bring an end to Mughal dynasty?
1. The name of the Mughal king was removed from the coins minted by the Company.
2. In 1856, Governor-General Canning decided that after Bahadur Shah Zafar his descendants would be called princes.
3. As a move of gratitude , the residence of Red fort was to be made permanent.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following were the reasons of discontent among Indian sepoys during 19th century?
1. High taxes and rigid methods of revenue collection from the peasants and zamindars.
2. In 1856 the Company passed a new law which stated that every new person who took up employment in the Company’s army had to agree to serve overseas if required.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Consider the following Statements regarding the Government of India Act 1858 :
1. A member of the British cabinet was appointed Secretary of State for India; responsible for all matters of governance.
2. The Indian rulers were to hold their kingdoms as subordinates of the British Crown with continuation of doctrine of lapse.
3. The British decided non-interference in the customary religious and social practices of the people.
Which of the above given statements is/are not correct?

With reference to deurbanisation during 19th century under British rule . Consider the following Statements:
1. New Presidency cities became the centres of British power attracting flow of trade.
2. Calcutta,Bombay,madras,surat were the new emerging cities during 19th century.
3. Inspite deurbanisation , Many towns manufacturing specialized goods avoided decline.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following factors led to industrial expansion during pre-independent India?
1. Imports declined during Second World War and after.
2. British government had to concede many of the demands of industries in the last decades of colonial rule.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding idea of Orientalism during British India :
1. Orientalists believed that the study of ancient Indian texts and literature ought to be the basis of British rule in India.
2. James mill , Henry Colebrooke and Warren Hasting were followers of Orientalism.
3. Asiatic Society of Bengal, Hindu College of Banaras and Calcutta madrasa were established by Orientalists.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

With reference to English education Act of 1835 , Which of the following is correct ?

With reference to education system in India prior to arrival of Europeans , Consider the following Statements:
1. Earlier educational institutions were set up by wealthy people, or the local community.
2. There was fixed fee, regular annual exams, regular Timetable.
3. It was flexible system which suited to local needs like no classes during Harvest Period.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding missionary schools during British Period :
1. Over the nineteenth century, missionary schools were set up all over India.
2. William carey had helped to establish serampore mission.
3. In the second half of nineteenth century, British promoted the missionary education on a large platform.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Which of the following Significant changes were made to improve educational in second half of nineteenth century by East India company ?
1. Government pandits were appointed to improve the standard of teaching.
2. Annual examination had started and teaching was now based on books.
3. The discipline in the new system kept working children from poor peasant families away from education.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Regarding development of education in India during colonial era; Consider the following events :
1. Universities in Calcutta, Madras and Bombay were established .
2. Hindu College was established in Benaras.
3. Wood’s Despatch .
4. Macaulay’s minute on English education.
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

He was was keen to spread the knowledge of Western education in the country and bring about greater freedom and equality for women ; was well versed in Sanskrit, Persian and several other Indian and Europeon languages. He tried to show through his writings that the practice of widow burning had no sanction in ancient texts. He was ,

With respect to development girls education during colonial period consider the following statements:
1. Throughout nineteenth century, most educated women were taught at home by liberal fathers or husbands.
2. During initial period , it was believed that the curriculum for girls ought to be less taxing than that for boys .
3. Arya Samaj in Punjab, and Jyotirao Phule in Maharashtra had greater role in establishing girls schools.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding socio religious reforms movements :
1. The members of prarthana samaj would violate caste taboos on food and touch, to get rid of the hold of caste prejudice.
2. The Singh Sabhas sought to rid Sikhism of superstitions, caste distinctions and practices seen by them as non-Sikh.
3. The Brahmo Samaj prohibited all forms of idolatry and sacrifice,believed in the Upanishads, and forbade its members from criticising other religious practices.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

With reference to Ilbert Bill which of the following statements is correct ?

He was the founding member of The Indian National Congress ; a businessman and publicist settled in London and for a time member of the British Parliament, guided the younger nationalists. Through his book poverty and unbritish Rule in India he offered a scathing criticism of the economic impact of British rule. He was-

Which of the following were the demands of Congress during the Moderate phase of freedom struggle ?
1. Legislative Councils to be made more representative, given more power, and introduced in provinces.
2. Separation of the judiciary from the executive.
3. reduction of revenue taken from peasants , cut in military expenditure, and more funds for irrigation.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

With reference to Moderates of Indian National Congress; Consider the following statements:
1. They argued that people must rely on their own strength, not on the good intentions of the government.
2. They felt that the British had respect for the ideals of freedom and justice, and would accept the just demands of Indians.
3. The Moderate leaders wanted to develop public awareness about the unjust nature of British rule.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Swadeshi movement:
1. Both the moderates and radicals took active part in it.
2. The movement was also called as Vandemataram movement.
3. Large public meetings and demonstrations were organised and novel methods of mass protest developed.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Regarding the developments that took place in the initial phases of freedom struggle ; Consider the following events :
1. The Surat split of congress.
2. Formation of the All India Muslim League at Dacca.
3. Some seats in the councils reserved for Muslims who would be elected by Muslim voters.
4. Newspaper Indian mirror was Started .
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

Consider the following statements regarding economic impact of First World War on India:
1. The British increased military expenditure which led to rise in prices.
2. Demand for industrial goods increased while imports declined.
3. Industries expanded during this period.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha consider the following statements:
1. It was the first all-India struggle but remained largely confined to cities and towns.
2. Satyagraha Sabhas were set up to launch the movement.
3. Debendranath Tagore renounced his knighthood after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Non-cooperation movement:
1. Local grievances were linked with the movement.
2. Lawyers gave up practice and titles.
3. Boycott of legislatures was avoided.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Simon Commission:
1. It was set up to decide India’s future.
2. It had only one Indian member.
3. Almost all groups boycotted it.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Dandi Salt March:
1. Gandhi opposed women’s participation.
2. Kasturbha persuaded him.
3. Salt law grievance was shared by all.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Arrange the following events chronologically:
1. Sarojini Naidu presided Congress.
2. Simon Commission sent.
3. Bhagat Singh bombed Assembly.
4. Congress adopted Purna Swaraj.
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Consider the following statements regarding Provincial autonomy:
1. Provinces were independent in federation.
2. Act 1919 prescribed autonomy but elections in 1937.
3. Congress ministries resigned in 1942.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Khudai Khidmatgars:
1. They were non-violent in NWFP.
2. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan supported Ahimsa.
3. He opposed partition.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Exponent of unity of religions; Gandhian; opposed two-nation theory; INC president 1940–46. Who is described?

Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet Mission 1946:
1. It was a 3-member commission.
2. It suggested united India with autonomy.
3. After its failure, Direct Action Day was declared.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Universal adult franchise:
1. All Indians above 21 could vote.
2. India granted right regardless of gender, class, education.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Constituent Assembly:
1. It was elected by provincial assemblies.
2. It drafted the Constitution of India.
3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was its President.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?