Indian History MCQs 19 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)
81. Consider the following statements regarding the Third Battle of Panipat (1761):
- It was fought between the Marathas and the Durrani Empire.
- The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Marathas.
- It significantly weakened Maratha power in North India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
82. Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize?
(a) C.V. Raman
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Mother Teresa
(d) Amartya Sen
83. Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Alinagar (1757):
- It was signed between the British and Mir Jafar.
- The treaty restored all British privileges in Bengal.
- It was signed before the Battle of Plassey.
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
84. Who was the first Indian ruler to adopt Western-style military reforms?
(a) Tipu Sultan
(b) Ranjit Singh
(c) Hyder Ali
(d) Mir Qasim
85. Consider the following statements regarding the First Round Table Conference (1930):
- It was held in London.
- The Indian National Congress participated in the conference.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar attended the conference.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
86. Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj?
(a) Dayananda Saraswati
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(d) Swami Vivekananda
87. Consider the following statements about the Quit India Movement (1942):
- It was launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
- It called for immediate British withdrawal from India.
- The movement led to the immediate granting of independence to India.
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
88. Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress?
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) W.C. Bonnerjee
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
89. Consider the following statements about the Government of India Act, 1935:
- It introduced provincial autonomy.
- It provided for the establishment of a federal court in India.
- It granted India Dominion Status.
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
90. Who introduced the land revenue system known as ‘Ryotwari’ in India?
(a) Lord Cornwallis
(b) Thomas Munro
(c) Robert Clive
(d) Lord Dalhousie
