The Colonial Era in India

What was one long-term impact of the colonial era in India?

1. Complete industrial growth of traditional industries
2. Development of modern infrastructure along with economic exploitation
3. End of agriculture in India
4. Elimination of all regional languages

Which administrative change occurred after 1858?

1. India became independent.
2. British Crown took direct control of India.
3. Mughal rule was restored.
4. French rule replaced British rule.

Which of the following was a major reason for the expansion of British rule in India?

1. Strong unity among Indian kingdoms
2. Political divisions among Indian rulers
3. Lack of trade opportunities
4. Absence of agriculture

Which communication system expanded rapidly during British rule?

1. Satellite communication
2. Telegraph
3. Mobile network
4. Internet

Which system fixed land revenue permanently in Bengal?

1. Ryotwari System
2. Mahalwari System
3. Permanent Settlement
4. Jagirdari System

Which industry suffered greatly because of British economic policies?

1. Information Technology
2. Handloom textile industry
3. Automobile industry
4. Aviation industry

Which crop was widely cultivated by Indian farmers under British pressure for export?

1. Wheat
2. Indigo
3. Millet
4. Gram

Which new means of transport was introduced widely during British rule?

1. Bullet train
2. Railway
3. Metro rail
4. Aeroplane

Which event led to the end of the East India Company's rule in India?

1. Battle of Plassey
2. Revolt of 1857
3. Battle of Buxar
4. Partition of Bengal

Which Governor-General introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?

1. Lord Wellesley
2. Lord Dalhousie
3. Lord Cornwallis
4. Lord Canning

Which policy allowed the British to annex Indian states if a ruler died without a natural heir?

1. Subsidiary Alliance
2. Doctrine of Lapse
3. Permanent Settlement
4. Dual Government

What was the main objective of the British East India Company in India initially?

1. Religious conversion
2. Trade and profit
3. Scientific research
4. Tourism

Which battle gave the British East India Company the right to collect revenue in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa?

1. Battle of Plassey
2. Battle of Buxar
3. Third Battle of Panipat
4. Battle of Karnal

Which battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India?

1. Battle of Panipat
2. Battle of Plassey
3. Battle of Haldighati
4. Battle of Talikota

Which European trading company established British rule in India?

1. French East India Company
2. Portuguese Trading Company
3. British East India Company
4. Dutch Trading Company