Modern history: European arrival British rule 1857 and social changes. - Question Bank
1. The Zamindari system, a land revenue system introduced by the British, primarily benefited:
2. The introduction of the postal system and standardized currency by the British aimed to:
3. The Revolt of 1857 was also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, the First War of Indian Independence, and the:
4. The economic impact of British rule on India is often described as 'colonial exploitation' due to:
5. The British introduced the concept of 'Western medicine' in India, which had a mixed impact, leading to:
6. The social reform movement led by Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu focused on:
7. The abolition of the East India Company and the direct rule of India by the British Crown occurred after which event?
8. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 marked a step towards:
9. The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was a decisive victory for the British over which European rival?
10. The establishment of the East India Company was granted by a charter from which English monarch?
11. The British policy of 'Christianising the natives' was perceived as a threat by many Indians and contributed to the unrest before 1857.
12. Who led the rebellion in Bihar during the 1857 uprising?
13. The Mahalwari system of land revenue settlement was prevalent in which region of India?
14. The introduction of the telegraph in India by the British facilitated:
15. The Faraizi Movement, primarily in Bengal, was a socio-religious movement that also had strong anti-landlord and anti-British sentiments.
16. The 'Minute on Indian Education' by Thomas Babington Macaulay advocated for:
17. The Treaty of Seringapatam in 1792 marked a significant defeat for:
18. Which European power initially established a strong trading presence in India before being eclipsed by the British?
19. The establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was a direct consequence of:
20. The British policy of 'Divide and Rule' was evident in their approach towards:
21. Who was the Governor-General during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?
22. The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) was a major tribal uprising against:
23. The introduction of the Ryotwari system of land revenue settlement meant that:
24. The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was significant because:
25. The term 'Drain of Wealth' theory, explaining the economic exploitation of India by Britain, was popularized by:
26. Who founded the Arya Samaj, which advocated for a return to the Vedas and social reforms?
27. The Ilbert Bill controversy in 1883 highlighted:
28. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted to:
29. The British East India Company's rule was characterized by the exploitation of India's:
30. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the 1857 revolt in Kanpur and adopted the title of Peshwa?
31. The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 was a protest by farmers against:
32. The introduction of English as the medium of instruction in higher education by Lord Macaulay had the effect of:
33. Which British policy led to the de-industrialization of India, particularly in the textile sector?
34. The Permanent Settlement of Bengal, introduced by Lord Cornwallis, aimed to:
35. The establishment of universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1857 was primarily to:
36. Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to advocate for:
37. The Widow Remarriage Act of 1856 was a significant social reform championed by:
38. Who is considered the pioneer of modern Western education in India and a key figure in the Brahmo Samaj?
39. Which social reform movement in the 19th century aimed to eradicate the practice of Sati?
40. The introduction of the railways and telegraph in India during British rule was primarily aimed at:
41. The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred the powers of the British East India Company to:
42. Rani Lakshmibai, a prominent leader of the 1857 revolt, fought bravely against the British in which region?
43. Who was the leader of the revolt in Delhi in 1857?
44. Which event is widely considered the immediate cause of the Indian Mutiny of 1857?
45. The Doctrine of Lapse, implemented by Lord Dalhousie, led to the annexation of several Indian states by:
46. The Subsidiary Alliance, introduced by Lord Wellesley, was a policy that:
47. What was the primary objective of the Regulating Act of 1773?
48. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was a decisive victory for the British East India Company against which Nawab?
49. Which European trading company was the most dominant in India by the mid-18th century?
50. Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea, rounding the Cape of Good Hope?