Which British Viceroy is known for his administrative reforms including the establishment of local self-government institutions?

The correct answer is B: Lord Ripon. Lord Ripon (1880-1884) introduced the Local Self-Government Act 1882, promoting local governance institutions and democratic participation at grassroots levels.

Chandragupta Maurya sought military assistance from which Hellenistic ruler?

The correct answer is B: Seleucus I Nicator. After Alexander's death, Chandragupta Maurya initially sought help from Seleucus I Nicator and later defeated him, establishing Mauryan control over northwestern India.

Which of the following philosophies emerged during the period of the Later Vedas and emphasized the concept of 'Brahman'?

The correct answer is B: Upanishadic philosophy seeking ultimate reality. The Upanishads, philosophical texts composed during and after the Vedic period, introduced the concept of Brahman as the ultimate, eternal reality underlying all existence.

The Caste Disabilities Removal Act of 1850 was significant because:

The correct answer is B: It allowed persons who changed religion to retain property rights, undermining traditional Hindu law. This act permitted those converting to Christianity to retain inherited property, which was revolutionary in undermining traditional Hindu succession laws and became a contentious issue.

Which of the following best describes the 'Mahalwari Settlement'?

The correct answer is B: Revenue was collected by village communities as a whole. The Mahalwari Settlement required village communities collectively to pay revenue to the state, attempting to utilize traditional village organization structures.

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Q.21 Hard British Rule

Which British policy aimed at anglicizing Indian education and promoting English language?

A Orientalist Policy

B Macaulay's Minute on Education 1835

C Wood's Despatch 1854

D Hunter Commission 1882

Correct Answer: B. Macaulay's Minute on Education 1835

EXPLANATION

Macaulay's Minute on Education (1835) advocated for English-medium education and created a class of English-educated Indians, leading to the three-language formula.

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Q.22 Hard British Rule

The Drain of Wealth theory was prominently articulated by which Indian economist?

A M.G. Ranade

B Dadabhai Naoroji

C R.C. Dutt

D G.V. Joshi

Correct Answer: B. Dadabhai Naoroji

EXPLANATION

Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', articulated the 'Drain of Wealth' theory, showing how British policies depleted India's resources.

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