Indian History MCQs 81 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Regulating Act of 1773:

1. It was the first attempt by the British government to regulate the affairs of the East India Company.
2. It established a Supreme Court at Calcutta.
3. It completely abolished the dual system of administration introduced by Robert Clive.

Which of the statements given above 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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2. With reference to the Pitt’s India Act of 1784, consider the following statements:

1. It created a Board of Control to oversee the political affairs of India.
2. It divided the functions of the East India Company into commercial and political affairs.
3. The Governor-General was made subordinate to the Board of Control.

Which of the statements given above 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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3. Consider the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1813:

1. It ended the monopoly of the East India Company over trade with India.
2. It allowed missionaries to spread Christianity in India.
3. It provided for the establishment of a separate Indian legislature.

Which of the statements given above 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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4. With reference to the Anglo-Mysore Wars, consider the following statements:

1. The First Anglo-Mysore War ended with the Treaty of Madras.
2. Tipu Sultan was defeated and killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.
3. The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War led to the complete annexation of Mysore by the British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only

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5. Consider the following statements regarding the Permanent Settlement of 1793:

1. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal and Bihar.
2. The zamindars were given ownership rights over land.
3. The settlement provided for the periodic revision of land revenue.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

 

6. Consider the following statements regarding the Doctrine of Lapse:

1. It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
2. It allowed the British to annex states where rulers died without a male heir.
3. It was officially withdrawn after the Revolt of 1857.

Which of the statements given above 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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7. With reference to the First War of Indian Independence (1857), consider the following statements:

1. The immediate cause was the introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges.
2. The rebellion was largely confined to North and Central India.
3. Rani Lakshmibai led the uprising in Kanpur.

Which of the statements given above 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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8. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1861:

1. It introduced the principle of association of Indians in legislative councils.
2. It empowered the Viceroy to issue ordinances during emergencies.
3. It established a system of direct elections for Indian representatives.

Which of the statements given above 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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9. With reference to the Ilbert Bill controversy (1883), consider the following statements:

1. The bill aimed to allow Indian judges to try British citizens.
2. It faced strong opposition from the British community in India.
3. The bill was passed in its original form despite protests.

Which of the statements given above 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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10. Consider the following statements regarding the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911):

1. It was launched in response to the partition of Bengal.
2. The movement promoted the use of Indian-made goods.
3. It led to the immediate annulment of the partition of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3