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Dive into this exciting quiz by our quiz agency on Colonial India and immerse yourself in the pivotal era of British rule in India. From the early days of the East India Company to the struggle for independence, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the events, people, and policies that shaped the subcontinent. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the colonial past, this quiz will take you on a thrilling journey through the milestones and legacies of Colonial India!
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1. Who was appointed as the Empress of India after the revolt of 1857?
a. Queen Elizabeth
b. Queen Charlotte
c. Queen Victoria
d. Queen Diana
2. Which viceroy of India partitioned Bengal in 1905?
a. Lord Warren Hastings
b. Lord Dalhousie
c. Lord Cornwallis
d. Lord Curzon
3. Which British governor-general of India devised the Doctrine of Lapse policy?
a. Lord Dalhousie
b. Lord Curzon
c. Lord Warren Hastings
d. Lord Cornwallis
4. In 1928, the British government held the _______ Commission to discuss autonomy for the Indian people.
a. Bharat Commission
b. Commonwealth Commission
c. Victorian Commission
d. Simon Commission
5. Who was the first colonial power in India?
a. Dutch
b. Portuguese
c. French
d. British
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Answers
1. Who was appointed as the Empress of India after the revolt of 1857?
a. Queen Elizabeth
b. Queen Charlotte
c. Queen Victoria
d. Queen Diana
Did You Know?
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 marked the first attempt of India fighting for its independence. It also brought an end to the Mughal rule in India.
Read more about it in this link.
2. Which viceroy of India partitioned Bengal in 1905?
a. Lord Warren Hastings
b. Lord Dalhousie
c. Lord Cornwallis
d. Lord Curzon
Did You Know?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak strongly supported the Bengali demand for the annulment of the partition and advocated a boycott of British goods, which soon became a movement that swept the nation.
Read more about it in this link.
3. Which British governor-general of India devised the Doctrine of Lapse policy?
a. Lord Dalhousie
b. Lord Curzon
c. Lord Warren Hastings
d. Lord Cornwallis
Did You Know?
Lord Dalhousie refused to recognise the adopted heir of Jhansi and annexed Jhansi in accordance with the doctrine of lapse. Rani Laxmi Bai refused to cede Jhansi to the British.
Read more about it in this link.
4. In 1928, the British government held the _______ Commission to discuss autonomy for the Indian people.
a. Bharat Commission
b. Commonwealth Commission
c. Victorian Commission
d. Simon Commission
Did You Know? Several Indian political organisations boycotted the event because the Commission had no Indian representatives.
Read more about it in this link.
5. Who was the first colonial power in India?
a. Dutch
b. Portuguese
c. French
d. British
Did You Know? The Portuguese entered India after Vasco Da Gama entered India. The Portuguese also established the first modern hospital in Kochi, India.
Read more about it in this link.
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