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General Studies Test - 13

Description: GENERAL STUDIES
Number of Questions: 25
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Tags: GENERAL STUDIES Indian National Movement Ancient and Medieval History Ancient India
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Who was appointed as the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India?

  1. Vasco Da Gama

  2. Al Buquerque

  3. De Almeida

  4. Robert Clive

  5. John Child


Correct Option: C

The permanent settlement of Bengal was introduced in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831


Correct Option: C

Which governor of Bengal committed suicide in 1774?

  1. Vasco Da Gama

  2. Al Buquerque

  3. De Almeida

  4. Robert Clive

  5. John Child


Correct Option: D

The English Governor in India who was expelled by Aurangaseb.

  1. Vasco Da Gama

  2. Al Buquerque

  3. De Almeida

  4. Robert Clive

  5. John Child


Correct Option: E

Shivaji escaped from Agra from Mughal detention in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831


Correct Option: A

Shivaji captured the fort of Torna in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831


Correct Option: B

An elaborate new code of regulations known as the Cornwallis code was compiled in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831


Correct Option: C

The earliest suggestion to build a railway in India was made in Madras in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831


Correct Option: E

The first railway line running from Mumbai to Thana was opened to traffic in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831


Correct Option: D

The first Telegraph line from Kolkata to Agra was opened in

  1. 1666

  2. 1646

  3. 1793

  4. 1853

  5. 1831


Correct Option: D

Who demanded 'Diwani' of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa?

  1. Vasco Da Gama

  2. Al Buquerque

  3. De Almeida

  4. Robert Clive


Correct Option: D

Who abolished slavery in 1843?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Rippon

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Lord Mayo

  5. Lord Ellen Borough


Correct Option: E

The Vahabi and the Kuka movements witnessed an active phase during Viceroyalty of

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Rippon

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Lord Mayo

  5. Lord Ellen Borough


Correct Option: D

Public Works Department was organized in 1854 - 1855 by

  1. Lord Dalhousie.

  2. Lord Rippon.

  3. Lord Canning.

  4. Lord Mayo.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dalhousie was the Governor General till 1856.

The first Factory Act in India was passed during the Viceroyalty of

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Rippon

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Lord Mayo

  5. Lord Ellen Borough


Correct Option: B

Who was the Governor General of India during the revolt of 1857?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Rippon

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Lord Mayo

  5. Lord Ellen Borough


Correct Option: C

The first textile mill was started in Mumbai by Cowasjee Nanabhoy in

  1. 1855

  2. 1886

  3. 1865

  4. 1853

  5. 1829


Correct Option: D

The first telegraphic connection between India and Europe was started in

  1. 1855

  2. 1886

  3. 1865

  4. 1853

  5. 1829


Correct Option: A

The first Jute mill in Rishra in Bengal was started in

  1. 1855

  2. 1886

  3. 1865

  4. 1853

  5. 1829


Correct Option: A

The Lancashire cotton textiles were first introduced in India in

  1. 1855

  2. 1886

  3. 1865

  4. 1853

  5. 1829


Correct Option: B

The Religious Society Brahma Samaj was founded in

  1. 1855

  2. 1886

  3. 1865

  4. 1853

  5. 1829


Correct Option: E

India, the head quarters of Theosophical Society was founded at Adayar near Madras in

  1. 1855

  2. 1886

  3. 1865

  4. 1853

  5. 1829


Correct Option: B

Who introduced postage stamps?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Rippon

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Lord Mayo

  5. Lord Ellen Borough


Correct Option: A

Who laid the real foundation of the Portuguese power in India?

  1. Vasco Da Gama

  2. Al Buquerque

  3. De Almeida

  4. Robert Clive

  5. John Child


Correct Option: B

Which Portuguese sailor landed India for the first time?

  1. Vasco Da Gama

  2. Al Buquerque

  3. De Almeida

  4. Robert Clive

  5. John Child


Correct Option: A
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