Exercise : History - General Questions
✔ History -
General Questions
21.
The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was introduced by:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy followed by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
According to this policy, if a ruler of a princely state under British protection died without a natural heir, the state would 'lapse' to the British East India Company.
States like Satara, Sambalpur, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed using this doctrine.
According to this policy, if a ruler of a princely state under British protection died without a natural heir, the state would 'lapse' to the British East India Company.
States like Satara, Sambalpur, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed using this doctrine.
22.
Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Regulating Act of 1773 created the office of the Governor-General of Bengal.
Warren Hastings, who was then the Governor of Bengal, became the first Governor-General under this Act.
He served in this capacity from 1773 to 1785 and oversaw the early administrative and judicial reforms of British India.
Warren Hastings, who was then the Governor of Bengal, became the first Governor-General under this Act.
He served in this capacity from 1773 to 1785 and oversaw the early administrative and judicial reforms of British India.
23.
The 'Permanent Settlement' of 1793 was introduced by:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Permanent Settlement (also known as the Zamindari System) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793.
It was implemented in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
Under this system, the land revenue to be paid to the British was fixed permanently, and Zamindars were recognized as the owners of the land as long as they paid the revenue.
It was implemented in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
Under this system, the land revenue to be paid to the British was fixed permanently, and Zamindars were recognized as the owners of the land as long as they paid the revenue.
24.
The 1857 Revolt started from which city?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857.
It started at the Meerut cantonment when Indian sepoys mutinied against their British officers after refusing to use greased cartridges.
The mutineers then marched to Delhi and proclaimed the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar as the Emperor of India.
It started at the Meerut cantonment when Indian sepoys mutinied against their British officers after refusing to use greased cartridges.
The mutineers then marched to Delhi and proclaimed the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar as the Emperor of India.
25.
Who founded the 'Satyashodhak Samaj'?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1873.
The organization aimed to liberate the lower castes (Shudras and Ati-Shudras) from the exploitation of upper castes and priests.
Phule was a pioneer of women's education and social reform in India.
The organization aimed to liberate the lower castes (Shudras and Ati-Shudras) from the exploitation of upper castes and priests.
Phule was a pioneer of women's education and social reform in India.
26.
The 'Vernacular Press Act' (1878) was passed by:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Vernacular Press Act was passed by Viceroy Lord Lytton in 1878.
It was intended to suppress the criticism of British policies in Indian-language (vernacular) newspapers, which had become increasingly vocal.
The Act allowed the government to confiscate the printing press of any newspaper that published 'seditious' material.
It was intended to suppress the criticism of British policies in Indian-language (vernacular) newspapers, which had become increasingly vocal.
The Act allowed the government to confiscate the printing press of any newspaper that published 'seditious' material.
27.
Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The first session of the Indian National Congress (INC) was held in Bombay in December 1885.
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee), a prominent lawyer from Calcutta, was elected as the first president.
The session was organized with the help of retired British official A.O. Hume.
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee), a prominent lawyer from Calcutta, was elected as the first president.
The session was organized with the help of retired British official A.O. Hume.
28.
The partition of Bengal (1905) was revoked in which year?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The partition of Bengal was carried out by Lord Curzon in 1905, leading to the Swadeshi Movement.
Due to intense and widespread protest, the British government revoked the partition in 1911.
This announcement was made during the Delhi Durbar, which was attended by King George V.
Due to intense and widespread protest, the British government revoked the partition in 1911.
This announcement was made during the Delhi Durbar, which was attended by King George V.
29.
The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' took place during the viceroyalty of:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar.
British troops under the command of General Dyer fired on a peaceful crowd protesting against the Rowlatt Act.
Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India at the time of this tragic event.
British troops under the command of General Dyer fired on a peaceful crowd protesting against the Rowlatt Act.
Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India at the time of this tragic event.
30.
Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die' during the Quit India Movement?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi gave the famous 'Do or Die' (Karo ya Maro) call on August 8, 1942.
He gave this slogan during his speech at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay, which marked the launch of the Quit India Movement.
The slogan meant that Indians should either free the country or die in the attempt.
He gave this slogan during his speech at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay, which marked the launch of the Quit India Movement.
The slogan meant that Indians should either free the country or die in the attempt.