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Modern Indian Historical Figures

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Modern Indian Historical Figures Questions

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India ?

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. C. Rajagopalachari

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. J.L. Nehru
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Independence Act marked the end of the British rule in India. The Dominions of India and Pakistan came into existence on August 15, 1947. Lord Mountbatten on the request of Nehru continued as the Governor-General of India.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Lord Mountbatten remained in the office as governor-general up to ________.

  1. 20 June 1948

  2. 26 January 1950

  3. 15 August 1947

  4. 17 April 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Independence Act marked the end of the British rule in India. The Dominions of India and Pakistan came into existence on August 15, 1947. Lord Mountbatten on the request of Nehru continued as the Governor-General of India. Lord Mountbatten remained in office as Governor-General up to June 20, 1948.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

The Governor General who planned to have all season trunk roads all over the country was _______.

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord William Bentinck

  3. Lord Cornwalli

  4. Lord Wellesley
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord William Bentinck served as the Governor General of India between 1828 to 1835. Lord Bentinck had a forward-looking mind and to encourage free trade, he abolished transit duties, developed steam transport by river and ocean, encouraged tea and coffee cultivation and production of iron and coal, and planned a network of roads, drainage and irrigation of canals. The oldest, longest, and most famous highway in the Indian subcontinent, the Grand Trunk Road was also brought to completion under the administration of Lord William Bentinck.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Who had become the first Governor-General of India after independence?

  1. Dr Rajendra Prasad

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Lord Pethick Lawrence

  4. Lord Mountbatten
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Mountbatten had replaced Lord Wavell as the viceroy of India in 1947. He was the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India. India and Pakistan were partitioned under the plan prepared by him known as the June 3 or Mountbatten Plan.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

______, the ruler of the state of Kashmir, had decided to remain independent.

  1. Sher Singh

  2. Ranjit Singh

  3. Harising

  4. Kharak Singh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After 1947, Jammu and Kashmir had the option of to join either India or Pakistan or to remain independent. Hari Singh was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. He decided to remain independent and not join any of the two dominions.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Lord Mountbatten had replaced Lord __________ as the viceroy of India in $1947$.

  1. Wavell

  2. Lytton

  3. Linlithgow

  4. Cornwallis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Mountbatten had replaced Lord Wavell as the viceroy of India in 1947. He was the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India. India and Pakistan were partitioned under the plan prepared by him known as the June 3 or Mountbatten Plan.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Initiatives of local bodies were created before independence by Viceroy ____________.

  1. Lord Rippon

  2. Lord Curzon

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. None of the above.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In order to decentralize power and to make the policies available to the people of even remote areas government has introduced a three-tier system of local governing bodies in the rural areas. These local governing bodies were initiated during the time of Lord Rippon.

Multiple choice history guru nanak dev ji and his contemporary society guru nanak dev ji and his teachings political and social conditions of punjab before guru nanak dev ji sufism in india

According to Dr. Fauja Singh and Dr. Kirpal Singh, Guru Govind Singh took _______ Udasis.

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6
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Explanation

Historical scholars like Dr. Fauja Singh and Dr. Kirpal Singh have documented the travels of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, commonly referred to as Udasis, and identified three major journeys.

Multiple choice history guru nanak dev ji and his contemporary society guru nanak dev ji and his teachings political and social conditions of punjab before guru nanak dev ji sufism in india

Who tried to kill Guru Nanak Dev Ji while he was returning from Kasmir?

  1. Fakir Vali Kandhari

  2. Fakir Vali Multani

  3. Fakir Vali Kashmiri

  4. Fakir Vali Durrani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tradition recounts that Vali Kandhari, a local ascetic, attempted to harm Guru Nanak Dev Ji during his travels in the region of Hassan Abdal.

Multiple choice geography crafts and industries development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala

Under whose guidance, teak plantation was started in Nilambur during British rule in Kerala?

  1. Lord Mayo

  2. Lord Cuzan

  3. Lord Conolly

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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C Correct answer
Explanation

H.V Conolly, the then Collector of British, laid the foundation of the Nilambur Teak Plantation in Malappuram in the 1840s.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The British General who led his force in the Battle of Buxar was ________.

  1. Hector Munro

  2. Robert Clive

  3. Warren Hastings

  4. Lord Wellesley
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined army of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal; the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal King Shah Alam II. The battle fought at Buxar, a small fortified town within the territory of Bengal, located on the bank of the Ganges river about 130 km west of Patna, was a decisive victory for the British East India Company.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The Governor General who established circuit courts? 

  1. William Bentinck

  2. Lord Cornwallis

  3. Lord Hatings

  4. Lord Reading
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cornwallis was appointed as Governor General of Bengal in 1786. He introduced permanent Land Revenue System in 1793. He separated the Judicial and police powers from the collector and also brought the district collector under the purview of judiciary. He divided the Bengal province into four parts. i.e. Patna, Murshidabad, Calcutta and Decca and established circuit courts in each parts.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Who supressed Bundelkand revolt?

  1. Lord Mayo

  2. Lord Minto

  3. Lord Curzon

  4. Lord Ripon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Bundelkhand, 1857 was marked by a general uprising of local chiefs, landlords and peasants. Bandits looted the country and lawlessness prevailed which forced Lord Minto to intervene. He sent an army, rebel chiefs were defeated and peace was restored. 

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Who shifted the company's treasury from Murshidabad to Calcutta?

  1. Robert Clive

  2. Lord Curzon

  3. Warren Hastings

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the regulating act, 1773 Warren Hastings the then Governor of Bengal was appointed as Governor General of Bengal. He abolished Duel Government. He made Calcutta as his capital and shifted treasury of the company from Murshidabad to Calcutta.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Who abolished dual Government in Bengal? 

  1. Robert Clive

  2. Cornwallis

  3. Warren Hastings

  4. Lord Minto
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Dual system of Government was abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772 and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British. The Nawabs remained as the mere prisoners of the East India Company.