05 OCTOBER 2021 HISTORY QUESTIONS

1) Question

According to the terms of the ‘Subsidiary Alliance’, Indian rulers were

1. Not allowed to have their independent armed forces

2. Supposed to protect the British representatives in the princely states

3. Village lands, forestland and pastures were included under the system.

Select the correct answer code:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Mahalwari system.

1. Warren Hastings was associated with the conception of this system.

2. Under the system, ryots paid a variable sum to the Zamindars who then paid to the British. 3. Village lands, forestland and pastures were included under the system.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1, 2

3 only

1, 3

2, 3

3) Question

Welby Commission setup in British India concerned an enquiry into the

Educational reforms in Indian Universities

Atrocities of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Royal Indian Navy (RIN) mutiny

Drain of wealth issue

4) Question

The Poligar revolt of early 19th Century was rooted in

General discontentment with foreign rule

Oppressive land revenue system

Control of tribal forests and river streams by British government

Enmity of tribals with non-tribals

5) Question

Which of the following factors influenced the growth of Modern Nationalism during British rule in India?

1. French Revolution.

2. Indian Renaissance.

3. Offshoot of modernization initiated by the British in India.

4. Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India.

Select the correct answer code:

1, 2

2, 3

1, 2, 4

1, 2, 3, 4