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Indian National Movement (1885-1947) Quiz 14
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Q1. Hyder Ali of Mysore took the assistance of ____ to modernize his military.
A.
British
B.
Portuguese
C.
Dutch
D.
French
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Correct Answer:
D
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan frequently collaborated with the French to train their troops and manufacture cannons.
Q2. After the commencement of the Govt of India Act-1858, what name was given to Governor-General?
A.
Governor-General
B.
Governor
C.
Viceroy
D.
None of these
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Correct Answer:
C
The Governor-General was given the title of 'Viceroy' (representative of the King/Queen) for his dealings with princely states.
Q3. The first to have trade relation with India were the –
A.
Duch
B.
French
C.
English
D.
Portuguese
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Correct Answer:
D
The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, followed by the establishment of the first European trade posts.
Q4. Who of the following Governor Generals started the Indian Civil Services?
A.
William Bentinck
B.
Wellesley
C.
Cornwallis
D.
Warren Hastings
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Correct Answer:
C
Lord Cornwallis is known as the 'Father of Civil Service in India' for organizing and professionalizing the administration.
Q5. The Scheme of Local Finance was introduced by
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Mayo
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Ripon
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Correct Answer:
B
Lord Mayo's Resolution of 1870 initiated the process of financial decentralization and local self-governance.
Q6. The system of Dual Government during the latter half of the 18th century is associated with
A.
Clive
B.
Comwallis
C.
Waren Hastings
D.
William Bentinck
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Correct Answer:
A
Robert Clive introduced this system in Bengal after the Battle of Buxar, where the Company had power without responsibility.
Q7. Which European power was the last who reached India?
A.
Portuguese
B.
Germans
C.
The French
D.
The Dutch
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Correct Answer:
C
The French East India Company was the last of the major European powers to establish trade posts in India (1664).
Q8. Name the ruler who was deposed in 1875 on charges of â˜gross misruleâ.
A.
Ganga singh
B.
Bupendranath Singh
C.
Krishna Raja Wadiar
D.
Malhar Rao Gaikwad
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Correct Answer:
D
The British deposed Malhar Rao Gaikwad of Baroda and replaced him with Sayajirao Gaikwad III.
Q9. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar published three periodicals. Which is not one of them?
A.
Wahishkrit Samaj
B.
Equality Janta
C.
Mook Nayak
D.
Wahishkrit Bharat
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Correct Answer:
A
Ambedkar founded 'Bahishkrit Bharat' and 'Mook Nayak'; 'Bahishkrit Samaj' was the name of his central institution (Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha).
Q10. Shyamji Krishna Varma set up the India House in London in the year
A.
1904
B.
1905
C.
1906
D.
1907
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Correct Answer:
B
India House was a famous residence for Indian students in North London that became a hub for revolutionary activities.
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