Indian History MCQs 12 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)
11. Consider the following statements about the Permanent Settlement (1793):
- It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal.
- Under this system, the Zamindars were made the permanent owners of the land.
- This settlement led to the prosperity of the Indian peasantry.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
12. The First Battle of Tarain (1191) was fought between which rulers?
(a) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
(b) Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori
(c) Akbar and Hemu
(d) Sher Shah Suri and Humayun
13. Consider the following statements about the Regulating Act of 1773:
- It was the first attempt by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the East India Company.
- It established the office of the Governor-General of Bengal.
- It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
14. Who among the following introduced the Mansabdari system?
(a) Akbar
(b) Babur
(c) Sher Shah Suri
(d) Jahangir
15. Consider the following statements about the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911):
- It was launched in response to the Partition of Bengal.
- The movement encouraged the boycott of British goods.
- It was led exclusively by Mahatma Gandhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
16. Who founded the Ghadar Party in 1913?
(a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Lala Hardayal
(c) Subhas Chandra Bose
(d) Rash Behari Bose
17. Consider the following statements about the Doctrine of Lapse:
- It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
- It allowed the British to annex any princely state that did not have a male heir.
- Jhansi and Satara were annexed under this doctrine.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
18. Which Viceroy of India introduced the Vernacular Press Act (1878)?
(a) Lord Lytton
(b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Dalhousie
19. Consider the following statements about the Poona Pact (1932):
- It was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar.
- It provided for separate electorates for Dalits.
- It increased the number of reserved seats for Dalits in legislatures.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
20. Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) B.R. Ambedkar
