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1. Which of these empowered the
Constituent Assembly of India to
frame and adopt any constitution of
its choice Post Independence?
(a) Cripps Mission
(b) Dickie Bird Plan
(c) Indian Independence Act, 1947
(d) Cabinet Mission Plan
2. Consider the following statements
regarding the second Indian Factories
Act:
1. It provided for a weekly holiday for all
workers.
2. Working hours for women were fixed at
11 per day while daily hours of work for
children were reduced to 7.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
6. Consider the following statements
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements
regarding the ruin of old zamindars
and rise of new landlordism during
British era:
1. By 1815 nearly half of the landed property
of Bengal had been transferred from the
old zamindars, who had resided in the
villages, to merchants and other moneyed
classes.
2. The Permanent Settlement in North
Madras and the Ryotwari Settlement in
the rest of Madras were equally harsh on
the local zamindars.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
regarding development of industries
in British India:
1. The first textile mill was started by
Cowasjee Nanabhoy in 1853 in Bombay.
2. The first jute mill was set up in Bengal.

3. Consider the following statements: Which of the above statements ia/are

correct?
1. The Indian press was freed from
restrictions by Charles Metcalfe in (a) 1 only
1835. (b) 2 only
2. Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 (c) Both 1 and 2
to put restrictions on Indian Press.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 7. The British government sent the
Cripps Mission in 1942 to:
(b) 2 only
(a) Provide for India’s independence.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Secure cooperation of Indians in second
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 world war.
(c) Help Indians frame a constitution.
4. In which of the following event the
(d) none of the above
‘Dominion Status’ for the India was
demanded for first time? 8. The provincial governments were
(a) Calcutta Session, 1920 given more powers under the system
(b) Poona Pact, 1932 among Dyarchy. Under this system
which of the following subjects
(c) Gandhi Irwin Pact, 1931 remained under the direct control of
(d) Lucknow Pact, 1916 the Governor?

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 (a) Education 12. Which of the following is the right
(b) Public Health chronological order with respect to
the movements or agitations launched
(c) Finance by Mahatma Gandhi during freedom
(d) Local Self-Government struggle?
(a) Ahmedabad Mill Strike, Non-Cooperation
9. Consider the following statements Movement , Champaran Satyagraha
regarding Sabarmati Ashram: (b) Champaran Satyagraha, Ahmedabad Mill
Strike, Non-Cooperation Movement
1. The Ashram was founded by Mahatma
(c) Ahmedabad Mill Strike, Champaran
Gandhi at Ahmadabad.
Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation Movement
2. The purpose behind establishing Ashram
(d) Non-Cooperation Movement -Champaran
was to learn and practise the ideals of Satyagraha - Ahmedabad Mill Strike
truth and non violence.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 13. Which of the following statements
(a) 1 only is/are correct regarding Dadabhai
Naoroji ?
(b) 2 only
1. He started the English weekly ‘New
(c) Both 1 and 2 India’.
2. He was a MP in British Parliament.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct the answer using the code
given below:
10. Which of the following Acts, proposed
(a) 1 only
the separate electorate for Muslims
for the first time in British India? (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Indian Council Act, 1892
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Indian Council Act, 1909
(c) Government of India Act, 1919 14. Consider the following statements
(d) Government of India Act, 1935 about Swami Vivekananda.
1. Ramkrishna Paramhamsa was his disciple.
11. Consider the following statements 2. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in
1897.
regarding the ideologies of “No-
3. “Lectures from Colombo to Almora” is a
changers” in the Modern History of
book based on his various lectures.
India:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. The ‘No-changers’ opposed council
(a) 1 only
entry.
(b) 1 and 3 only
2. They advocated continuation of boycott
and non-cooperation. (c) 2 and 3 only

3. Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad and C. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Rajagopalachari were ‘No-changers’.
15. Who described The Indian National
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Congress as a ‘microscopic minority’:
(a) 1 only
(a) Lord Curzon
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Lord Wellesley
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Lord Dufferin
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Lord Ripon

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16. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals 19. The Indian National Congress met in
were related to: a special session at Bombay in August
1. Judicial reforms 1918 under the Presidentship of which
of the following Indian nationalists to
2. Educational reforms
consider the Montagu-Chelmsford
3. Constitutional reforms
Reform proposals?
4. Police reforms
(a) Abul Kalam Azad
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) Hasan Imam
(a) 1 and 4 only
(c) Madan Mohan Malaviya
(b) 3 only (d) Mazhar-ul-Huq
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only 20. Consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi pursued his legal
17. Consider the following statements education in South Africa
regarding the Montagu-Chelmsford 2. He established Tolstoy farm in Britain.
Reforms: Which of the following statements is/are
1. It led to the enactment of the Government correct?
of India Act of 1919. (a) 1 only
2. The Provincial Legislative Councils (b) 2 only
were enlarged and the majority of their
members were to be elected. (c) Both 1 and 2

3. The Provincial governments were given (d) Neither 1 nor 2

more powers under the system of
Dyarchy. 21. Gandhi’s first great experiment in
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Satyagraha came in which of the
following places of India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Sabarmati
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Dandi
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Champaran
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Kheda

18. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a central

22. Anusuyya Sarabhai assisted Mahatma
figure of the social and cultural
Gandhi during which of the following
awakening in the first half of the 19th
agitations?
century. Which of these is/are correct
about him? (a) Ahmedabad Mill Strike

1. He was opposed to worship of idols. (b) Dandi

2. He was against monotheism. (c) Champaran

3. He opposed practice of rituals. (d) Kheda
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 23. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Satyagraha Sabha was founded by
Mahatma Gandhi against Rowlatt Act,
(b) 1 and 3 only 1919.
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. Rowlatt Act was passed just after the
Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre.
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 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24. The people were gathered in
Jallianwalla Bagh to protest the
arrest of whom among the following
leaders?
(a) Bhagat Singh and Dr.Satyapal
(b) Bhagat Singh and Rajguru
(c) Dr.Saifuddin Kitchlu and
Gandhi
(d) Dr.Saifuddin Kitchlu and Dr.Satyapal
25. Which of the following leaders were
among those who left Congress after
the declaration of Non-Cooperation
movement because they still believed
in the lawful struggle?
1. Subhash Chandra Bose
27. After which of the following incident,
the Bardoli resolution was passed?
(a) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
(b) Chauri Chaura incident
(c) Death of Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) None of the above
28. Consider the following statements
regarding the contribution of Khilafat
agitation:
1. It had brought urban Muslims into the
nationalist movement.
Mahatma
2. The Khilafat agitation represented much
wider feelings of the Muslims than their
concern for the Caliph.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Annie Besant
3. G.S. Kharpade
29. Which of the above statements is/are
correct ?
4. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
1. The new party Congress- Khilafat Swaraj
5. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Party was founded by Motilal Nehru and
Select the correct answer using the code given C R Das
below:
2. The new party was to function as a group
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only outside the Congress.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) 1 and 2 only below:
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
26. Consider the following statements
regarding Rani Gaidinliu: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga political and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
spiritual leader.
2. Her political struggle in present Northeast 30. The British had introduced the
India was based on Gandhian principles permanent settlement in many areas.
of Satyagraha.
Which of these was a feature of
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Permanent Settlement?
(a) 1 only 1. Fixed land revenue
(b) 2 only 2. Non-transferable ownership of lands
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Cultivators reduced to the status of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 tenants

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 Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above is/are
below: correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

31. Consider the following statements
about Indian Council Acts, 1909 (also
called Morley Minto reforms):
1. It provided separate electorates for
Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians and
Anglo-Indians.
2. It introduced direct elections in the
country for the first time.
34. Consider the following statements
regarding the Lucknow Session of
Indian National Congress:
1. It was presided over by Ambika Charan
Majumdar
2. It allowed the readmission of extremists
to Congress

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

32. Subsidiary alliance as a policy was 35. Which of the following demands were
extremely advantageous to the British put forward by the Lucknow Pact?
because it helped them in: (a) Complete independence from the British
1. Controlling defence and foreign relations rule
of the Indian ally.
(b) All the members of the viceroy’s executive
2. Helping them fight the French onslaught. council should be Indians
3. Maintaining large army at the cost of
(c) Elected majority in the legislative
Indian states.
councils
Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) None of the above
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
36. Which of the following events
(b) 1 and 3 only is regarded as the First Civil
(c) 2 and 3 only Disobedience Movement?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Champaran Satyagraha
(b) Ahmedabad Mill Strike
33. With reference to Home Rule League
(c) Kheda Satyagraha
movement, consider the following
statements: (d) None
1. Annie Besant set up her league before
Tilak. 37. Who among the following leaders
2. Formation of linguistic state was one of was/were instrumental in setting up
the demands of the league set-up by Tolstoy Farm?
Tilak.
1. B.G Tilak
3. Anglo-Indians and non-brahmins
from south did not join the Home Rule 2. Dadabhai Naoroji
League. 3. M.K Gandhi

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 Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above is/are
below: incorrect ?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

38. With reference to Non-Cooperation
movement, consider the following
statements:
1. Working towards Hindu-Muslim unity and
removal of untouchability were a part of
Non-Cooperation movement
2. Resignation from government services
and non-payment of taxes formed the first
phase of Non-Cooperation movement
41. With reference to the Indian National
Congress, consider the following
statements:
1. The first session of the Indian National
Congress was presided over by
Surendranath Bannerjee
2. One of its aim was to develop and
propagate an nationalist ideal

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the above statements is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
42. With reference to Indian Councils
39. Consider the following statements: Act of 1892, consider the following
1. The book ‘Sarvajanik Satyadharma’ was statements:
written by Jyotiba Phule.
1. It introduced an element of election for
2. Social Service League was founded by the first time
Narayan Malhar Joshi
2. Budget could be discussed and voted
3. The slogan ‘Back to the Vedas’ was given
upon
by Swami Vivekananda
3. It provided for non-official majority in the
Which of the statements given above is/are
Imperial Legislative Council
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only

40. With reference to Rehnumai (d) 1, 2 and 3

Mazdayasnan Sabha, consider the
following statements: 43. Who among the following leaders
1. It aimed at the restoration of Zorastrian subscribed to moderate politics during
religion to its pristine purity freedom struggle?
2. ‘Rast Goftar’, a newspaper, was used by 1. Dadabhai Naoroji
the organization to spread the message
2. S.N. Banerjee
of reform
3. Removal of purdah system was one of the 3. Rasbehari Bose
aim of the organization. 4. D.E Wacha

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 Select the correct answer using the code given 1. Revolutionary terrorist aimed to create a
below: violent mass revolution throughout the
country.
(a) 1 and 3 only
2. Barrah dacoity was organized by Arubindo
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only Ghosh
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. Mitra Mela, a secret society, was organized
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 by V.D Savarkar
Which of the statements given above is/are
44. Consider the following statements: correct?
1. The demand of a full-fledged mass (a) 1 and 2 only
struggle with the goal of attaining Swaraj (b) 3 only
was approved by the Congress in its 1905
session (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Swadeshi movement witnessed (d) 1, 2 and 3
widespread participation from upper and
middle class Muslims 47. ‘India House’ was established by:
3. Traditional festivals were used to spread
(a) Madanlal Dhingra
the propaganda of Swadeshi movement
(b) Madam Bhikaji Cama
Which of the statements given above is/are
incorrect? (c) Lala Hardayal
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) Shyamji Krishnavarma
(b) 1 and 2 only
48. With reference to the Congress
(c) 2 and 3 only
session, 1907, consider the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3 statements:
1. It was held in Nagpur
45. With reference to the differences 2. It resulted into a split in congress
between the Moderates and
3. Moderates wanted to drop the resolutions
Extremists, consider the following
on Swadeshi, Boycott and National
statements: Education in this session
1. Social base of Extremists included the
Which of the statements given above is/are
lower middle class while that of Moderates
correct?
was limited to zamindars and upper
middle class (a) 2 and 3 only
2. Moderates rejected providential mission (b) 1 and 2 only
theory while extremists believed in the
(c) 2 only
same
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Moderates insisted on the use of
constitutional methods only while
extremists favored extra-constitutional 49. Consider the following statements
methods regarding Lord Wellesley:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. Lord Wellesley is known as the father of
Civil Services of India
(a) 1 only
2. The Fort William College at Calcutta was
(b) 2 and 3 only founded during his reign
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
46. With reference to the Revolutionary
Terrorist Activities, consider the (c) Both 1 and 2
following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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50. Which of the following were the 53. Arrange the following in chronological
features of the Charter act of 1833? order:
1. The Company’s monopoly over trade in 1. Anglo-Nepal War
India ended, but the Company retained
the trade with China and the trade in tea 2. Fourth Mysore War

2. The governor-general was given the power 3. First Afghan War

to superintend, control and direct all civil 4. Second Maratha War
and military affairs of the Company
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
below:
(a) 2<4<1<3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 4<2<3<1

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3<4<2<1

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1<2<3<4

51. Consider the following statements
about the Policy of Ring Fence:
1. It was aimed at creating buffer zones to
defend the Company’s frontiers.
2. Policy of subsidiary of alliance was an
extension of the Policy Ring fence
3. Protection from Maratha and Afghans
were the major reason for the Policy of
Ring Fence.
54. Consider the statements about
reforms carried by William Bentick:
1. He introduced the double batta system in
the military department
2. He abolished the provincial courts of
appeal established by Cornwallis
3. He abolished the system of sati in British
India

Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below: below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

52. Match the following pair 55. Consider the following about
Governor General Viceroy Event “Intellectual charter of India”:
A. Sir George 1. Treaty of Sagauli,
1. It was prepared by Sir Charles wood
Barlow
B. Lord Hastings 2. First Burmese 2. It provided an outline for the
War comprehensive scheme of education at
primary only
C. Lord Wellesley 3. Treaty of Bassein
D. Lord Amherst 4. Vellore Mutiny 3. Dalhousie fully accepted the views of
Charles Wood and took steps to carry out
Select the correct answer using the code given the new scheme
below:
A B C D Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 4 1 3 2 (a) 1 only

(b) 4 3 1 2 (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 2 3 4 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 3 1 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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56. Consider the following statement Which of the statements given above is/are
about Revolt of 1857: correct?
1. The Revolt was sparked off by the episode (a) 1 only
of the greased cartridges (b) 2 only
2. All the sections of Indian society supported
(c) Both 1 and 2
the Revolt of 1857
3. Hindu-Muslim divide was the major cause (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of failure of the Revolt
Select the correct answer using the code given 60. The play ‘Neel Darpan’ is associated
below: with the Indigo Revolt (1858) of
(a) 1 only
Bengal. Who wrote this play ?
(a) Ishwar Chandra Gupta.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) Deen Bandhu Mitra
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Bhanu Bandopadhyay.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Rajshekhar Basu
57. Consider the following statements:
1. The French were the last to come to India 61. Which of the following statements is/
in search of trade opportunities. are correct?
2. The Portuguese were the first European 1. Lord Dufferin was the Governor General
community to discover a direct sea route of India at the time of formation of the
to India. Indian National Congress (INC).
3. Queen Elizabeth I was a share holder of 2. Lord Lytton was the Governor General
the British East India Company. during the Non Cooperation Movement.
Which of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

58. Which of the following statements 62. Who among the following is
is correct about “Drain of Wealth” known as “The Father of the Indian
theory in context of Indian freedom Renaissance”?
struggle? (a) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(a) The Drain of Wealth theory was (b) Swami Vivekananda
systemically initiated by Dadabhai
Naoroji. (c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(b) It sought prove that Britain was draining (d) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
money out of India.
(c) Drain of Wealth included “Home 63. “Our system acts very much like
Charges”. a sponge, drawing up all the good
(d) All the above things from the banks of the Ganges,
and squeezing them down on the
banks of the Thames”. Who said this?
59. Consider the following statements
about Permanent Settlement System: (a) John Sullivan
1. Permanent Settlement System was (b) Lord Curzon
introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1793. (c) Henry Vivan Derozio
2. It was introduced on the recommendations
(d) Lord Clive
of Sir John Shore.

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64. Which of the above statements is/are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct: below:
1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak is known as the (a) 1 and 2 only
“Father of the Indian Unrest”
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Sir Edwin Lutyens was architect of India
Gate (c) 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
below:
(a) 1 only
68. Which of the following statements is/
(b) 2 only are correct regarding French Rule in
(c) Both 1 and 2 India?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. French army was no match for British
army.
65. Which of the above statements is/are
2. Pondicherry was the French capital in
correct:
India.
1. Satara was annexed on account of alleged
misgovernance by British. Select the correct answer using the code given
2. Surat was annexed on account of Doctrine below:
of Lapse. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 only
below:
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) Both 1 and 2
69. Which of the following statements is/
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
are correct?
66. Which of the following statements are 1. Bethune School at Calcutta was founded
correct? by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
1. Vasco Da Gama was welcomed by Zamorin 2. The main aim of the school was to promote
king at Muziris port. education among depressed classes.
2. Thomas Roe visited the court of Aurangzeb
3. Sarda Act was related to women
to get permission to trade in India.
education
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
67. Which of the following crops were
introduced by the Portuguese in
70. Which of the following were
India?
established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
1. Sugarcane
2. Tea 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India
3. Tomato 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation
4. Potato 3. The Independent Labour Party

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 Select the correct answer using the code given 74. With reference to ‘French’, consider
below: the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. Mahe, Karaikal and Chandanagar were
(b) 2 and 3 only the colonies of French.
(c) 1 and 2 only 2. Anglo-French rivalry in India began with
7-year war and ended with Austrian war
(d) 1, 2 and 3
of succession.

71. Which of the following statements is/ Which of the statements given above is/are
are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? correct?
1. It opposed idolatry (a) 1 only
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for (b) 2 only
interpreting the religious texts.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. It emphasized on modern education
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only 75. Consider the following statements
regarding ‘Dual Government’ in
(b) 2 and 3 only
Bengal (1765-72):
(c) 1 only
1. It was a political arrangement in which
(d) 1, 2 and 3 East India Company was responsible for
both Diwani Rights and Nizamat power.
72. Which of the following statements 2. East India company controlled the Nizamat
about Swami Dayanand Saraswati are through its right to nominate the Deputy
correct? Nawab.
1. He disregarded the authority of Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. He rejected the doctrine of karma. correct?
3. He gives his ideas in his book Satya (a) 1 only
Shodhak Samaj.
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only 76. The ‘Treaty of Allahabad’ is a result of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 which one of the following battles?
(a) Battle of Plassey
73. Which of the following statements (b) Battle of Buxar
is are correct regarding Sri Narayan
(c) Third Battle of Panipat
Guru?
1. He supported Mahatma Gandhi in his (d) Battle of Wandiwash
campaign against untouchability.
2. He was the founder of Justice Party. 77. The history of modern India in 18th
Select the correct answer using the code given century is/are correct?
below: 1. The transformation of the Sikhs into a
(a) 1 only militant, fighting community was begun
by Guru Gobind Singh.
(b) 2 only
2. After Guru Gobind Singh’s death, his
(c) Both 1 and 2
trusted disciple Banda Singh became the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 next Guru.

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 Select the correct answer using the code given 4. Observance of ‘Direct Action Day’ by the
below: Muslim League.
(a) 1 only The above given events happened during the
(b) 2 only tenure of which Governor General?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Lord Mountbatten
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Lord Wavell
(c) Lord Linlithgow
78. Which of the following were the
(d) Lord Reading
factories (trading posts) established
by the English East India Company in
17th Century? 81. Choose the correct chronological
1. Surat order of treaties in the history of
2. Ahmedabad modern India?
3. Agra (a) Treaty of Bassein – Treaty of Allahabad –
4. Masulipatam Treaty of Srirangapatnam

Select the correct answer using the code given (b) Treaty of Srirangapatnam – Treaty of
below: Allahabad – Treaty of Bassein
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Treaty of Allahabad –Treaty of
Srirangapatnam – Treaty of Bassein
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) Treaty of Srirangapatnam – Treaty of
Bassein – Treaty of Allahabad
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

82. Consider the following statements on

79. Which of the following statements
regarding Pandit Madan Mohan
Malviya is/are correct?
1. He was given the title of ‘Mahamana’ by
Mahatma Gandhi.
2. He was the signing party on behalf of
Hindus when the Poona pact was signed.
3. He started Congress Nationalist party
in protest of communal award that was
granted as a result of Poona pact.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
the economic impact of British rule in
India:
1. Policy of free trade based on Principle of
Laissez Faire promoted Indian capitalism.
2. Increased export of cash crops to European
markets led to commercialisation of
agriculture in India.
3. Revenue policy of Permanent settlement
resulted in improvement in agriculture as
surplus produce above settled revenue,
could be appropriated by the Zamindar.
Which of the following were not one of
them?

(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
80. Consider the following events during
(d) 3 only
India’s freedom struggle:
1. C. Rajagopalachari’s (CR) Formula and
failure of Gandhi-Jinnah talks. 83. Consider the following statements:
2. Proposals of the Cabinet Mission and its 1. Sati was declared illegal through executive
acceptance by the Congress. rule.
3. Formation of Interim Government by the 2. Charter Act of 1813 directed the company
Congress. to undertake reforms for women.

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 Which of the above statement(s) is/are 87. Consider the following statements
correct? about nature of acquisitions of
(a) 1 only territories by East India Company:
(b) 2 only 1. It acquired Madras after obtaining royal
farman from Mughal Emperor.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. It acquired Bombay from the Portuguese
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 after defeating them in a battle near
Surat.
84. The character of ‘1857 uprising’ can 3. It recovered Calcutta from Bengal Nawab
best be described by which among Siraj-ud-daulah after Battle of Plassey.
the following statements ?
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
(a) All-India Character, support of middle incorrect?
class intelligentsia to rebels, able central
leadership. (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) Hindu-Muslim unity, regional uprisings, (b) 2 and 3 only

women leaders. (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Overall competent military (d) 1, 2 and 3
leadership,women participation, civilian
participation.
88. During the company’s rule, the term
(d) Revolt of Punjab regiment Hindu-Muslim
‘Dastak’ was a :
unity, surrender of sepoys.
(a) free transit pass with payment of custom
dues at tolls.
85. Consider the following statements:
1. The rebel leaders did not have any (b) free transit pass without payment of
coherent ideology. custom dues at tolls.
2. The rebel leaders had planned a political (c) free transit pass for the company’s trade
alternative for post revolt period. and private trade of Indian merchants.
3. The rebels were more guided by feudal (d) free transit pass issued by the company
and conservative thoughts. for Indian merchants in Calcutta.
Which of the above can be categorised as
weakness of the Revolt of 1857? 89. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. Madras had never been captured by the
French Company.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Pondicherry had been captured by the
(c) 1 and 3 only
English more than once.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct?
86. Consider the following reforms during
(a) 1 only
British rule
1. Revenue settlement (b) 2 only

2. Establishment Civil Services (c) Both 1 and 2

3. Signing of Treaty of Srirangapatnam with (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Tipu Sultan.
Which among these can be attributed to 90. Consider the following statements
Governor General Cornwallis? about the Indian Nation Congress
(a) 1 and 2 only (INC) during the British Rule?
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. The INC had been presided by some non-
Indian Presidents as well.
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. The London session of the INC, in 1892
(d) 1, 2 and 3 was presided by William Wedderburn.

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 3. Viceroy Dufferin did not oppose the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
formation of INC
(a) 1 only
Which of the above statement(s) is/are (b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 94. Consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. When Portuguese landed at Calicut in
1498,they were expelled from there by
Vijayanagar ruler.
91. Consider the following pairs about the
British Governors-General/viceroys 2. Francisco de Almeida captured Goa after
defeating Vijayanagar ruler Krishnadev
and their policies:
Raya.
1. Father of Local-self government – Ripon
3. Cochin was never captured by the
2. Father of Indian Telegraph – Canning Portuguese.
Which of the above pairs are correctly Which of the above statements is/are correct?
matched? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
95. What action did British take after the
92. Consider the following statements: death of Tipu Sultan in 1799 ?
1. In 1686, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (a) Restored Mysore to Tipu’s successor
ordered blockading the French factory at (b) Annexed Mysore to the British territory
Bombay.
(c) A small Mysore kingdom was formed out
2. The English blockaded Mughal harbours of Tipu’s territory and was given to the
and captured vessels sailing for Mecca. Wodeyar rulers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are (d) Shared the whole territory with Marathas
correct? and the Nizam.
(a) 1 only
96. French were defeated in Carnatic
(b) 2 only
war because:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. It was State-owned hence suffered from
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 lack of finances and independent decision
making.
93. Under the Subsidiary Alliance System 2. Mutual quarrels among French officials in
India regarding the strategies.
of East India Company:
3. Recall of Dupleix from India.
1. In case of non-payment of subsidy, the
Indian state was required to allot territory Select the correct answer using the code given
yielding subsidy equal to the amount below:
required for maintaining troops for its (a) 1 and 2 only
protection.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. The Indian state was required to pay only
cash to the East India Company their (c) 1 and 3 only
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97. Consider the following statements: 99. Which of the women leaders did not
1. After 1805, Wellesley was recalled from preside the session of Indian National
India. Congress?
2. The British government wanted to use 1. Annie Besant
military Generalship of Wellesley against 2. Sarojini Naidu
the French threat in Europe.
3. Kadambini Ganguli
Which of the above statements is/are
4. Aruna Asaf Ali
incorrect?
Select the correct code:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 and 4 only
98. Consider the following statements
about Indian National Congress: 100. With reference to Montagu’s
1. Since its inception it was a mass-based statement 1917, consider the
organisation with regional units in all the following statements:
provinces. 1. Attainment of self-government became a
2. The Indian middle class intelligentsia government policy
sent the British, A.O. Hume to present a 2. It gave a specific time frame for advancing
petition in the British Parliament, for the towards self-government
cause of Indian interests.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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