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Political Unification and the Role of the British

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following was not a factor that contributed to the political unification of India under British rule?

  1. The introduction of a common administrative system
  2. The construction of railways and roads
  3. The establishment of a common currency
  4. The rise of Indian nationalism
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The British introduced a common administrative system in India known as the:

  1. Indian Civil Service
  2. Indian Penal Code
  3. Government of India Act
  4. British Raj
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The construction of railways and roads in India under British rule was primarily motivated by:

  1. Economic development
  2. Administrative convenience
  3. Military strategy
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The establishment of a common currency in India under British rule was known as the:

  1. Indian Rupee
  2. British Pound
  3. Indian Gold Mohur
  4. Indian Silver Rupee
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The British policy of divide and rule in India was primarily aimed at:

  1. Preventing the rise of Indian nationalism
  2. Maintaining control over the Indian population
  3. Promoting economic development
  4. Improving administrative efficiency
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, was the first major political organization in India to:

  1. Advocate for Indian independence
  2. Promote social reform
  3. Demand economic rights
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Muslim League, founded in 1906, was primarily concerned with:

  1. Protecting the rights of Muslims in India
  2. Promoting Muslim education and culture
  3. Advocating for a separate Muslim state
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Government of India Act of 1935 was a significant step towards:

  1. Indian independence
  2. Self-government
  3. Dominion status
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Quit India Movement, launched in 1942, was a mass civil disobedience movement demanding:

  1. Immediate independence from British rule
  2. The release of political prisoners
  3. The establishment of a constituent assembly
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 granted independence to India and Pakistan on:

  1. August 15, 1947
  2. August 14, 1947
  3. September 15, 1947
  4. September 14, 1947
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two independent states:

  1. India and Pakistan
  2. India and Bangladesh
  3. India and Sri Lanka
  4. India and Nepal
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Radcliffe Line, drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, determined the boundary between:

  1. India and Pakistan
  2. India and Bangladesh
  3. India and Sri Lanka
  4. India and Nepal
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The partition of India led to the displacement of millions of people and resulted in:

  1. Widespread violence and bloodshed
  2. Economic disruption
  3. Social unrest
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The integration of princely states into the Indian Union was largely achieved through the efforts of:

  1. Lord Mountbatten
  2. Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. Sardar Patel
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Constituent Assembly of India was tasked with drafting a:

  1. Constitution for independent India
  2. Bill of Rights for Indian citizens
  3. Economic plan for the country
  4. All of the above
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