The Founder of the British Raj

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Who is considered the founder of the British Raj in India?

  1. Robert Clive

  2. Warren Hastings

  3. Lord Cornwallis

  4. Lord Dalhousie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Clive is widely regarded as the founder of the British Raj in India due to his significant military and political achievements in the 18th century.

Which battle is often seen as the turning point in the establishment of British rule in India?

  1. Battle of Plassey

  2. Battle of Buxar

  3. Battle of Seringapatam

  4. Battle of Assaye


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Plassey in 1757, where Robert Clive led the British forces to victory against the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, is considered a pivotal moment in the establishment of British rule in India.

What was the primary motive of the British East India Company in India?

  1. Political Control

  2. Religious Conversion

  3. Cultural Exchange

  4. Trade and Commerce


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The British East India Company's primary objective in India was to engage in trade and commerce, particularly in spices, textiles, and other valuable commodities.

Which act of the British Parliament formally established the British Raj in India?

  1. Government of India Act 1858

  2. Indian Councils Act 1861

  3. Indian Councils Act 1909

  4. Government of India Act 1935


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government of India Act 1858 transferred the governance of India from the East India Company to the British Crown, marking the official start of the British Raj.

Who served as the first Viceroy of India under the British Raj?

  1. Lord Canning

  2. Lord Elgin

  3. Lord Ripon

  4. Lord Curzon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Canning was appointed as the first Viceroy of India in 1858, following the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown.

Which policy aimed to divide and weaken the Indian National Congress during the British Raj?

  1. Divide and Rule

  2. Quit India Movement

  3. Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. Civil Disobedience Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Divide and Rule' policy was employed by the British Raj to create divisions among different religious, ethnic, and social groups in India, with the aim of weakening the unity of the Indian National Congress.

What was the name of the Indian rebellion against British rule in 1857?

  1. Sepoy Mutiny

  2. Indian Rebellion of 1857

  3. First War of Independence

  4. Great Rebellion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, was a widespread uprising against British rule in India, involving both Indian soldiers and civilians.

Which British Governor-General of India introduced the controversial 'Permanent Settlement' in Bengal?

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Warren Hastings

  3. Lord Dalhousie

  4. Lord Wellesley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Cornwallis, during his tenure as Governor-General of India, introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793, which aimed to establish a permanent land revenue system.

What was the name of the Indian National Congress's first president?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. Mahatma Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was elected as the first president of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885.

Which British Viceroy of India implemented the partition of Bengal in 1905?

  1. Lord Curzon

  2. Lord Minto

  3. Lord Hardinge

  4. Lord Chelmsford


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Curzon, during his tenure as Viceroy of India, carried out the controversial partition of Bengal in 1905, which sparked widespread protests and opposition.

Which Indian leader founded the Muslim League in 1906?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  3. Syed Ahmed Khan

  4. Liaquat Ali Khan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Syed Ahmed Khan, a prominent Muslim leader and reformer, founded the Muslim League in 1906 to safeguard the interests of Indian Muslims.

What was the name of the British policy of gradual transfer of power to Indian leaders?

  1. Dominion Status

  2. Quit India Movement

  3. Diarchy

  4. Indianization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dominion Status was the British policy of gradually transferring power to Indian leaders, with the goal of eventually granting India dominion status within the British Empire.

Which Indian leader led the Quit India Movement in 1942?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Quit India Movement in 1942, which called for the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India.

When did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. 1945

  2. 1946

  3. 1947

  4. 1948


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, after a long struggle for freedom.

Who became the first Prime Minister of independent India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Sardar Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India in 1947.

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