British Rule
In which year did the British East India Company establish its first trading post in India?
Explanation:
The British East India Company established its first trading post at Surat in 1608 under the leadership of Captain William Hawkins.
Which battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India?
A Battle of Talikota
B Battle of Plassey
C Battle of Buxar
D Battle of Wandiwash
Correct Answer:
B. Battle of Plassey Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey (1757) between Robert Clive and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah marked the beginning of British political dominance in India.
Who was the first Governor-General of India under British rule?
A Warren Hastings
B Robert Clive
C William Bentinck
D Richard Wellesley
Correct Answer:
A. Warren Hastings Explanation:
Warren Hastings served as the first Governor-General of India from 1774 to 1785 after the Regulating Act of 1773.
The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was introduced in 1793 by which Governor-General?
A Warren Hastings
B John Shore
C Richard Wellesley
D William Bentinck
Correct Answer:
B. John Shore Explanation:
John Shore introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793, which fixed land revenue permanently and created the zamindari system.
Which act declared the British Crown as the supreme authority in India?
A Government of India Act 1858
B Indian Councils Act 1861
C Government of India Act 1935
D Regulating Act 1773
Correct Answer:
A. Government of India Act 1858 Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown following the 1857 Revolt.
The Ryotwari system was introduced primarily in which regions of India?
A Bengal and Bihar
B Madras and Bombay
C Punjab and North-West Frontier
D Assam and Meghalaya
Correct Answer:
B. Madras and Bombay Explanation:
The Ryotwari system, where land revenue was collected directly from peasant proprietors, was introduced in Madras and Bombay presidencies.
Which legislative council first introduced Indian members through the Indian Councils Act?
Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 first introduced Indian members to the legislative councils, though in limited numbers.
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 started at which military cantonment?
A Kanpur
B Meerut
C Lucknow
D Delhi
Correct Answer:
B. Meerut Explanation:
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 started at Meerut on May 10, 1857, when sepoys revolted against the British East India Company.
Which Governor-General is credited with the abolition of Sati?
A Warren Hastings
B William Bentinck
C John Shore
D Richard Wellesley
Correct Answer:
B. William Bentinck Explanation:
William Bentinck (Governor-General 1828-1835) abolished Sati in 1829 through the Bengal Sati Prohibition Act.
The Ilbert Bill controversy of 1883 was primarily concerned with which issue?
A Civil rights of Indians
B Judicial jurisdiction over white British citizens
C Land revenue policies
D Religious conversion laws
Correct Answer:
B. Judicial jurisdiction over white British citizens Explanation:
The Ilbert Bill sought to grant Indian judges the power to try British citizens in criminal cases, leading to fierce opposition from the British community.
