History Questions - upsc Practice

#1

The Battle of Colachel was fought between which of the following powers?

The Kingdom of Travancore and the Dutch The kingdom of Travancore and the Portuguese The Mughals and the British The Mughals and the Portuguese

#2

Consider the following statements regarding Rani Velu Nachiyar: 1. She is also known as Veeramangai (the brave one). 2. She has done the first-ever instance of suicide bombing in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#3

Consider the following statements: 1. This particular policy was introduced by Warren Hastings in 1765. 2. The basic principle of this policy was to defend the Company's territory at the expense of the neigh bouring state. 3. It included creating buffer zones to defend the Company’s frontiers. Which one of the following policies matches the above statements?

Policy of Subordinate Union Policy of Ring fence Policy of Subordinate Isolation Policy of Proud reserves

#4

Consider the following pairs: Policy 1. Policy of Proud Reserve Viceroy 2. Policy of Masterly Inactivity Lytton 3. Doctrine of Lapse John Lawrence Dalhousie Which of the above pairs are not correctly matched?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

#5

Consider the following statements regarding the Sanyasi Revolt: 1. The revolt was directed against Zamindars and not the British. 2. Anandmath, a novel, is based on the Sanyasi Revolt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#6

Consider the following pairs: Revolt Present-day Location 1. Revolt of Moamarias Kerala 2. Revolt of Raja of Vizianagaram Uttar Pradesh 3. Kuka Movement Manipur How many of the above pairs is/are not correctly matched?

Only one Only two All three None

#7

The Battle of Chinsurah was fought between which of the following powers:

British force and Dutch force Portuguese force and Dutch force British force and Portuguese force British force and Danish force

#8

Consider the statements regarding Mir Jafar, who betrayed Nawab Siraj-ud Daulah at the Battle of Plassey: 1. The British promised him the throne of Bengal in return for his betrayal. 2. He fled to Murshidabad after the defeat of the Nawab's army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#9

The introduction of the "dual government" policy in Bengal is one of the signif icant outcomes of the Battle of Buxar. This policy involved the joint rule of Bengal by which of the following powers?

The British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal. The Mughal Emperor and the British East India Company. The British Governor-General and the Nawab of Bengal. The British East India Company and the British Crown

#10

Regarding the history of modern India, consider the following statements about Warren Hastings: 1. He was the first Governor-General of Bengal. 2. The First Anglo-Maratha War and the Second Anglo-Mysore War occurred during his reign. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#11

Regarding the reforms of William Bentinck, consider the following statements: 1. In 1835, he announced the abolition of Persian as the court language and replaced it with English. 2. He set up Sadar Diwani Adalat and Sadar Nizamat Adalat at Allahabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#12

Which of the following began as Sanskritization movement?

Tana Bhagat Movement Bhil Revolt Rampa Revolts Koli Risings

#13

Consider the following statements: 1. Statement-I: Barrackpore mutiny erupted in 1824, led by Bindee Tiwary. 2. Statement-II: The sepoys refused to board boats to cross the sea to Burma in the First Anglo Burmese War. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

#14

Which one of the following Portuguese Viceroy initiated the ‘Blue Water Policy’?

Francisco de Almeida Vasco da Gama Afonso de Albuquerque Nuno da Cunha

#15

Consider the following statements about the 'Second Carnatic War': 1. Nasir Jung's accession to Hyderabad's throne was the immediate cause of the War. 2. The French supported the claims of Muzaffar Jang in the Deccan and Chanda Sahib in the Carnatic. 3. Chanda Sahib and the French defeated and killed Anwarud-din at the Battle of Bidara in 1749. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

#16

Consider the following pairs: Powers Treaty 1. Treaty of Whitehall Portuguese and British 2. Treaty of Sutanuti 3. Treaty of Ryswick Mughals and Portuguese Dutch and French How many of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?

Only one Only two All three None

#17

How many of the following was a cause for the English success over the French in India: 1. The English company was a public enterprise 2. English held Calcutta, Bombay, and Puducherry (Pondicherry). 3. The superiority of commanders in the British camp. Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Only one Only two All three None

#18

Which of the following Indian rulers was the first to sign the Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British?

Nizam of Hyderabad Nawab of Arcot Mysore Ruler Tipu Sultan Peshwa Baji Rao II

#19

Who was the Sikh ruler who negotiated and signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the British in 1809, establishing a favourable relationship between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company?

Ranjit Singh Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Gurdit Singh Hari Singh Nalwa

#20

Consider the following statements about Dalhousie: 1. He served as governor-general of India from 1856-1864. 2. He made the first attempt towards railway construction in India. 3. Dalhousie annexed eight states during his eight-year tenure as governor-general. 4. The last major expansion of British Indian territory took place during his tenure. How many of the statements given above are not correct?

Only one Only two Only three All four

#21

Consider the following statements: 1. William Bentinck laid the foundation of the Civil Services in India. 2. Robert Clive introduced the Dual government system in India. 3. Lord Dalhousie established Fort William College at Calcutta in 1800. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

#22

Which of the following happened during the reign of Lord Canning as the Governor-General? 1. Woods' Despatch 2. Outbreak of Revolt of 1857. 3. First Railway Service in India. 4. Establishment of first three modern Universities in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

2 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

#23

In the context of the British advent in India, arrange the following events in chron ological order: 1. William Hawkins arrived at Jahangir's court. 2. The British King was given Bombay as a dowry for marrying a Portuguese princess. 3. The Company gets the lease of Madras from a local king. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1-2- 2 2-1- 2 1-3- 2 2-3- 2

#24

With reference to the Second Carnatic War, consider the following statements: 1. After an initial defeat, Britishers under Robert Clive attacked and captured Arcot. 2. The French force surrendered after the murder of Chanda sahib by Muhammed Ali. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#25

Which of the following treaties was not signed during the Anglo-Mysore Wars?

Treaty of Madras Treaty of Mangalore Treaty of Gwalior Treaty of Srirangapatnam

#26

Who among the following was the Governor-General of India/Viceroy at the time of withdrawal of Doctrine of Lapse?

Warren Hastings Lord Canning Lord Dalhousie Lord Ripon

#27

Consider the following pairs of Viceroys/Governors-General and their Policies: Viceroy Importance 1. Lord Hastings Treaty of "Perpetual Friendship" 2. William Bentinck The policy of Intervention and War 3. Lord Cornwallis Permanent settlement of Bengal How many of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?

Only one Only two All three None

#28

How many of the following is/are the cause(s) for civil uprisings before 1857? 1. Changes in the land revenue system 2. Ruin of Indian handicraft industries 3. Indigenous character of British rulers Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Only one Only two All three None

#29

Consider the following information: Uprising Place Leader 1. Koya Revolt Karnataka Tomma Sora 2. Ramosi Rising Western Ghats Chittur Singh 3. Singphos Rebellion Assam Nirang Phidu In how many of the above rows is/are the given information correctly matched?

Only one Only two All three None

#30

Which of the following statements concerning Joseph François Dupleix is not correct?

Dupleix served as governor-general of Portuguese India from 1742 to 1754. He allied with Indian rulers to challenge British dominance. He failed to establish a lasting colonial empire in India. He faced intense rivalry with the British East India Company during the Carnatic Wars

#31

Consider the following statements about the 'Battle of Swally': 1. It was fought between the British and Portuguese in the Arabian Ocean. 2. Captain Thomas Best defeated the Portuguese and bagged the victory for the British. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#32

‘Kundara proclamation’ is related to which among the following?

Paika Rebellion Khasi Uprising Diwan Velu Thampi's Revolt Narkelberia Uprising

#33

Consider the following statements: 1. The English East India Company made smooth progress in India. 2. The Dutch exhibited a considerable interest in empire building in India. 3. The French were the last Europeans to come to India for trade. 4. The Portuguese showed a notable level of religious tolerance. How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two Only three All four

#34

England emerged as the most powerful and successful of all the European nations who came as traders to India after new sea routes were discovered. What are the major factors which can be attributed to the success of English? 1. Naval Superiority 2. Industrial Revolution 3. Use of Debt Market Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

#35

Which one of the following treaties is related to the First Carnatic War?

Treaty of Whitehall Treaty of Ryswick Treaty of Aix-La Chapelle Treaty of Peace of Paris

#36

In which of the following places the Dutch established their factories in India: 1. Bengal 2. Masulipatnam 3. Pulicat 4. Chinsura Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only All of the above None of the above

#37

Which of the following uprising is called 'Revolt of Jungle Mahal'?

Ho and Munda Uprising Kol Mutiny Chuar Uprising Santhal Rebellion

#38

Which of the following was/were the reason(s) behind the Revolt of 1857? 1. Rampant corruption in the Company's administration. 2. Attempts of socio-religious reforms by the British, such as the abolition of sati. 3. Implementation of the General Service Enlistment Act. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Only one Only two All three None

#39

Consider the following statements about the Third Carnatic War: 1. It was an extension of the Anglo-French War in Europe, which was caused by the Austrian War of Succession. 2. The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was a part of the Third Carnatic War. 3. The British Army under the Command of Robert Clive defeated the French Army under Count Thomas Arthur de Lally. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

#40

Consider the following statements about Lord Metcalfe: 1. He repealed the Licensing Regulation of 1823. 2. He established the telegraph system and introduced postage stamps. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#41

Which leaders were involved in the British resistance in Kanpur during the 1857 revolt: 1. Sir Hugh Wheeler 2. Sir Colin Campbell 3. Sir Hugh Rose Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3 only 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 2 and 3 only

#42

With reference to the Government of India Act 1858, consider the following statements: 1. The British Parliament passed the Act for the Better Government of India in 1858, even before the complete suppression of the 1857 Revolt. 2. The dual system introduced by the Pitt's India Act ended through this Act. 3. It has a provision that the Company would continue possessing territories unless the Parliament provided otherwise. How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

#43

Who among the following said, "The revolt of 1857 was a last ditch stand of feudalism against commercial capitalism?"

M N Roy R C Majumdar V D Savarkar Jawaharlal Nehru

#44

Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 returned the legislative powers to the provinces of Madras and Bombay. 2. Financial decentralisation was a legislative devolution inaugurated by the Indian Councils Act of 1861. 3. The portfolio system introduced by Lord Canning laid the foundations of cabinet government in India. How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

#45

Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Lord Dalhousie 2. Lord Canning 3. Lord Lytton 4. Lord Dufferin Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1-2-3-4 1-4-2-3 4-1-2-3 2-1-3-4

#46

Consider the following pairs: Leaders Centre of Revolt 1. General Bakht Khan Delhi 2. Begum Hazrat Mahal Faizabad 3. Kunwar Singh Bihar 4. Maulvi Ahmadullah Lucknow How many of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?

Only one Only two Only three All four

#47

Who served as the Governor General of India during the 1857 revolt?

Lord Dalhousie Lord Canning William Bentick Lord Lytton

#48

With reference to the 1857 revolt, which of the following statement is not correct?

Bahadur Shah was taken as a prisoner and publicly shot at point-blank range by Lieutenant Hudson. The introduction of the Enfield rifle enhanced the sepoy's growing disaffection with the government. The Rani of Jhansi had died on the battlefield. Mangal Pande was the first martyr of the 1857 revolt.