Important MCQs for History NET, IAS, State-SET (KSET, WBSET, MPSET, etc.), GATE, CUET, Olympiads etc. Part 6

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Q. with subsidiary Alliance/Treaty which of the following Governor Generals is/are associated?

1. Lord Wellesley

2. Lord Dupleix

3. Lord Cornwallis

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: D

Q. With reference to the imperial Legislative Council (ILC) formed under Indian Council՚s Act 1861. Consider the following statements:

1. It was merely an advisory body.

2. It had no control over budget.

3. Indian were elected through indirect elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3 only

Answer: B

Q. With reference to Extreme Altitude Research Centre, consider the following statements:

1. It is the world՚s highest terrestrial R & D centre.

2. It has been established in the state of Sikkim.

3. It will work for the conservation and propagation of endangered extreme altitude medicinal plants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) None

Answer: C

Q. With reference to recently proposed National Tribal Advisory Council, consider the following statements:

1. The council will be setup for effective monitoring and implementation of tribal welfare schemes.

2. The council has been setup for effective monitoring and implementation of tribal welfare schemes.

3. The council will be chaired by Union Tribal Affairs Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Q. Who among the following Europeans were the last to pre independence India as traders?

(a) Dutch

(b) English

(c) French

(d) Portuguese

Answer: C

Q. Which one of the following was not an objective of the Indian National Congress in its initial years?

(a) To weld Indians into a nation.

(b) To gain independence from the British.

(c) To create a common all – India national – political leadership.

(d) To create a common political platform or programme for the countrymen for their political activities.

Answer: B

Q. With reference to Wood՚s Dispatch, consider the following statements:

1. It made English compulsory as the medium of instruction at all levels.

2. It had provisions to encourage female education.

3. It favored secular education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: C

Q. What was/were the objectives of the Disband movement?

1. To propagate the pure teachings of Quran and Hades.

2. To integrate English education with Islamic religious education.

3. To keep alive the spirit of jihad against foreign rule.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: B