Modern Sources and the Rise of British Power - Question Bank
1. The 'Deccan Riots' of 1875 were primarily a protest by peasants against:
2. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was significant because it:
3. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted by Lord Lytton primarily to:
4. The Hunter Commission (1882) was appointed to inquire into the progress of education in India. Its recommendations primarily focused on:
5. The 'Moral and Material Progress' argument used by the British to justify their rule in India claimed that:
6. The establishment of the Archaeological Survey of India in 1861 under Alexander Cunningham was part of a broader British strategy to:
7. Which of the following sources would provide direct insights into the economic exploitation of India by the British East India Company?
8. The Swadeshi Movement, which emerged in response to the Partition of Bengal, emphasized:
9. The Partition of Bengal in 1905, ostensibly for administrative reasons, was widely seen in India as:
10. The Ilbert Bill controversy in 1883 highlighted:
11. The policy of 'Forward Policy' in North-West Frontier policy is associated with which Governor-General?
12. The 'Bentinck Reforms' under Governor-General Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835) are known for:
13. The establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885, while initially not seeking immediate independence, was a direct outcome of:
14. The rise of vernacular newspapers in the 19th century in India played a crucial role in:
15. The introduction of the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Evidence Act in the 19th century represented:
16. Which historical source would be most valuable for understanding the economic impact of British policies on Indian artisans in the 18th century?
17. The 'White Man's Burden', a concept popularized by Rudyard Kipling, justified:
18. The concept of 'Orientalism', as described by Edward Said, primarily refers to:
19. The role of Christian missionaries in 19th-century India, while often promoting education and social reform, also became a source of tension due to:
20. The 'Struggle for Independence' in India is often considered to have its roots in the socio-economic and political changes brought about by British rule. Which of these was a direct consequence of British policies that fueled discontent?
21. Which of the following was NOT a major source for understanding the rise of British power in India?
22. The introduction of the telegraph system in India by the British was primarily for:
23. The 'Great Game' was a geopolitical struggle primarily between the British Empire and which other empire over influence in Central Asia, which indirectly affected British policy in India?
24. The annexation of Punjab by the British occurred after which event?
25. The Anglo-Sikh Wars were fought between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire in the Punjab. The First Anglo-Sikh War concluded with which treaty?
26. The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) led to:
27. The Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805) resulted in:
28. The Treaty of Salbai, signed in 1782, ended the First Anglo-Maratha War and:
29. The Anglo-Maratha Wars were a series of conflicts fought to establish British dominance over which powerful Indian confederacy?
30. The Third Anglo-Mysore War ended with the Treaty of Seringapatam in 1792. Who was forced to cede half of his territory to the British and their allies?
31. The Anglo-Mysore Wars were primarily fought between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore under which ruler?
32. The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was significant because:
33. Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated by Robert Clive at the Battle of Plassey?
34. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 is considered a pivotal moment in the rise of British power because:
35. The introduction of English education in India, championed by figures like Thomas Babington Macaulay, served the British purpose of:
36. The 'Drain of Wealth' theory, popularized by Dadabhai Naoroji, argued that:
37. Which British policy led to the de-industrialization of India, particularly impacting its traditional textile industries?
38. The introduction of the railways in India by the British was primarily driven by:
39. The Charter Act of 1853 differed from previous acts in that it:
40. The Charter Act of 1833 is notable for:
41. The Charter Act of 1813 is significant for:
42. The Pitt's India Act of 1784 established a Board of Control to oversee the political affairs of the British East India Company, effectively placing its governance under direct parliamentary supervision. What was the name of the body that continued to manage its commercial affairs?
43. The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of which organization in India?
44. Which major uprising, occurring in 1857, marked a turning point in British rule in India, leading to the end of the East India Company's rule?
45. The Doctrine of Lapse, a policy used by the British to annex Indian states, stated that if a ruler died without a natural heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British. This policy is most strongly associated with which Governor-General?
46. The Subsidiary Alliance system, introduced by Lord Wellesley, required Indian rulers to:
47. The Ryotwari system, implemented in parts of South India, directly recognized the rights of which group of people as proprietors of land?
48. Which treaty, signed in 1765 after the Battle of Buxar, granted the British East India Company the Diwani rights (right to collect revenue) of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa?
49. The Permanent Settlement of Bengal, introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, aimed to stabilize revenue collection by recognizing the rights of which group?
50. The 'Black Hole of Calcutta' incident, a key event in the lead-up to the Battle of Plassey, is primarily associated with which British East India Company official?