Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle Questions (MCQs)
Multiple choice questions on Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Which Act abolished the East India Company and transferred the powers of the government, territories and revenues to the British Crown?
[A] Charter Act of 1853
[B] Government of India Act, 1858
[C] Indian Councils Act of 1861
[D] Indian Councils Act of 1892
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Correct Answer: B [ Government of India Act, 1858 ]
Notes:
The Government of India Act of 1858 or the Act of Good Government of India abolished East India Company. It replaced the President of the Board of Control with a Secretary of State of India, who in subordination to the Cabinet, was the fountain of authority as well as the Director of policy in India.
42. What was the primary objective of the East India Company in India?
[A] Trading
[B] Building Empire
[C] Hegemony over Indian ocean
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Trading]
Notes:
Trading was the primary objective of the British East India Company. Gradually they started realizing the benefit of building an empire in India. And eventually, they came into power by winning different battles.
43. King Charles II handed over the Bombay Island to the company in which year?
[A] 1661
[B] 1668
[C] 1701
[D] 1707
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Correct Answer: A [1661]
Notes:
King Charles II of England handed over Bombay Island to the company in 1661 on an annual payment of 10 pounds.
44. Who were the last Europeans to come to India for trading?
[A] English
[B] Danes
[C] French
[D] Dutch
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Correct Answer: C [French]
Notes:
The French were the last Europeans to come to India for trading. French East India Company was established in 1664.
45. Battle of Bidderra was fought between which of the following powers in the year 1759?
[A] English vs Dutch
[B] English vs French
[C] Danish vs Portueguese
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [English vs Dutch]
Notes:
Battle of Bidderra was fought between English and Dutch in the year 1759. Colonel Forde defeated the Dutch.
46. The treaty of Chanar was signed in which year?
[A] 1772
[B] 1775
[C] 1778
[D] 1781
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Correct Answer: D [1781]
Notes:
The treaty of Chanar was signed in the year 1781. According to the treaty the Calcutta Council granted both the Jagirs and treasures were guaranteed to the Begums (Mother and grandmother of the Nawab Wazir of Oudh).
47. Which among the following wars took place during the reign of Warren Hastings?
1. First Anglo Maratha War
2. Second Anglo Maratha War
3. Third Anglo Maratha War
4. Second Anglo Mysore War
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 4]
Notes:
The first Anglo Maratha War (1778-82) and Second Anglo Mysore War (1780-04) took place during the reign of Warren Hastings.
48. Which among the following about the Subsidiary Alliance is/ are true?
1. The ruler who entered into this alliance will have to deploy British forces with maintenance fee
2. Alliance with any other powers was totally prohibited without British consent
3. All other Europeans except the British will have to be dismissed
4. The company will protect the ruler from external threat as well as internal disturbance
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Alliance was started in the year 1798. It was like a treaty between the English and the rulers of India. As per the treaty, The ruler who entered into this alliance will have to deploy British forces with a maintenance fee or had to cede a part of his territory and in return, the company will protect the ruler from external threat as well as an internal disturbance. Alliance with any other powers was totally prohibited without British consent and all other Europeans except the British will have to be dismissed from the territory. The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to sign this treaty in 1798.
49. Who of the following said to Shahu “Let us strike at the trunk of the withering tree, and the branches will fall off themselves.”?
[A] Balaji Biswanath
[B] Bajirao I
[C] Balaji Bajirao II
[D] Shivaji
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Correct Answer: B [Bajirao I]
Notes:
Bajirao I was aware of the flimsy condition of the Mughals. According to him, that was the right time to uproot all threats against Hinduism. That is why he said to Shahu ” Let us strike at the trunk of the withering tree, and the branches will fall off themselves”.
50. Which of the following percentage of Chauth tax was fixed for the rulers in the Maratha empire?
[A] 25%
[B] 38%
[C] 66%
[D] 6%
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Correct Answer: A [25%]
Notes:
The Chauth tax was divided into so many parts during the time of Peshwas. For the ruler- 25%, for the Maratha Sarders and maintenance troop chief- 66%, for Pant Sachiv- 6%, for the person of ruler’s pleasure- 3%.
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