91. Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Lahore (1846):
- It was signed between the British and Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
- As per the treaty, the British gained control over Jammu and Kashmir.
- The treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War.
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
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
📖 Explanation:
- The Treaty of Lahore (1846) was signed between the British and the Sikh Empire after the First Anglo-Sikh War, not with Ranjit Singh (✘).
- As per the treaty, the British gained control over Jammu and Kashmir, which was later sold to Gulab Singh (✔).
- It marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War (✔).
92. Who was the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission?
(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(b) Swami Vivekananda
(c) Dayananda Saraswati
(d) Sri Aurobindo
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Answer: (b) Swami Vivekananda
📖 Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, inspired by the teachings of his guru Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, to promote education, social service, and spirituality.
93. Consider the following statements about the Regulating Act of 1773:
- It was the first law to regulate the affairs of the East India Company.
- It created the post of Governor-General of India.
- It established the 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
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
📖 Explanation:
- The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first British law to regulate the East India Company (✔).
- It created the post of Governor-General of Bengal (not India), with Warren Hastings as the first holder (✘).
- It established the Supreme Court at Calcutta in 1774 (✔).
94. Who among the following was associated with the establishment of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU)?
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(d) Syed Ahmad Khan
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Answer: (b) Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
📖 Explanation:
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya played a key role in the establishment of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916 to promote higher education in India.
95. Consider the following statements about the Doctrine of Lapse:
- It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
- It allowed the British to annex princely states that had no male heir.
- It was one of the causes of the Revolt of 1857.
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
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Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
📖 Explanation:
- Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British to annex any princely state without a direct male heir (✔).
- States like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed under this doctrine (✔).
- It was a major cause of the Revolt of 1857, as Indian rulers saw it as unjust (✔).
96. Who among the following introduced the ‘Daham Ghar’ system in India?
(a) Alauddin Khilji
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Sher Shah Suri
(d) Akbar
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Answer: (b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
📖 Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq introduced the ‘Daham Ghar’ system, a system of state-managed irrigation projects to support agriculture.
97. Consider the following statements about the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946):
- It recommended the formation of an Indian Union with both British India and princely states.
- It provided for the creation of a Constituent Assembly.
- It led to the immediate partition of 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
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
📖 Explanation:
- The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed an Indian Union, including both British India and princely states (✔).
- It provided for the creation of a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution (✔).
- It did not directly lead to partition; that happened later due to the Mountbatten Plan (1947) (✘).
98. Who was the first woman to become the Governor of an Indian state?
(a) Indira Gandhi
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
(d) Sucheta Kripalani
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Answer: (b) Sarojini Naidu
📖 Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to become a Governor in independent India, serving as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh (1947-1949).
99. The Khilafat Movement was launched to protest against the:
(a) Rowlatt Act
(b) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
(c) Disintegration of the Ottoman Caliphate
(d) Simon Commission
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Answer: (c) Disintegration of the Ottoman Caliphate
📖 Explanation:
The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was launched by Indian Muslims to protest against the dismantling of the Ottoman Caliphate by the British after World War I.
100. Who among the following was the first Education Minister of independent India?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Sardar Patel
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Answer: (b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
📖 Explanation:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was India’s first Minister of Education (1947-1958) and played a key role in establishing IITs, UGC, and promoting higher education.
