WBCS Preliminary
WBCS Modern History PYQs: Before 1857
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The first cotton textile mill in India was set up in
- Kolkata – Ghusuri
- Kolkata – Sinthimore
- Nagpur
- Thane
Answer: DThane
Name the first newspaper in India.
- Parthenon
- Digdarshan
- Bengal Gazette / Hicky’s Gazette / Hicky’s Bengal Gazette
- Samachar Darpan
Answer: CBengal Gazette / Hicky’s Gazette / Hicky’s Bengal Gazette
Which British Act envisaged the parliamentary system of government in India?
- Charter Act of 1793
- Charter Act of 1813
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
Answer: DCharter Act of 1833
Who started the Faraizi movement in Bengal?
- Titumir
- Kunwar Singh
- Digambar Singh
- Haji Shariyatullah
Answer: DHaji Shariyatullah
Which Mughal emperor granted the Farman of 1717 to the British East India Company?
- Bahadur Shah II
- Shah Alam II
- Farrukshiyar
- Muhammad Shah
Answer: CFarrukshiyar
In India, the first paper mill was set up in West Bengal at
- Srirampur
- Bansberia
- Kulti
- Budge Budge
Answer: ASrirampur
The first cotton textile mill in India was set up in which year?
- 1820
- 1812
- 1840
- 1818
Answer: D1818
Who was the founder of Tattwabodhini Sabha in Bengal?
- Dadoba Pandurang
- Debendranath Tagore
- Radha Kanta Deb
- Keshab Chandra Sen
Answer: BDebendranath Tagore
The names of Sidho and Kanho are associated with which rebellion?
- Chuar rebellion
- Sannyasi rebellion
- Santhal rebellion
- Kol rebellion
Answer: CSanthal rebellion
Who wrote the drama Neel Darpan?
- Harishchandra Mukherjee
- Girishchandra Ghosh
- Dwijendralal Roy
- Dinabandhu Mitra
Answer: DDinabandhu Mitra
Who was the Mughal emperor during the Revolt of 1857?
- Aurangzeb
- Mir Qasim
- Bahadur Shah II
- Sarfaraz Khan
Answer: CBahadur Shah II
Who founded the Asiatic Society in Calcutta?
- Alexander Cuaningham
- John Stuart Mill
- William Jones
- David Hare
Answer: CWilliam Jones
When was the University of Calcutta established?
- 1911
- 1817
- 1854
- 1857
Answer: D1857
What was the original name of Titumir?
- Syed Amanullah Khan
- Syed Mir Nasar Ali
- Syed Amir Ali
- Syed Mir Muhammad Khan
Answer: BSyed Mir Nasar Ali
The English established their first factory in India at
- Bombay
- Surat
- Sutanuti
- Madras
Answer: BSurat
What was Act III of 1872?
- Social Reform Act
- Jury Act
- Revenue Act
- Executive Act
Answer: ASocial Reform Act
In which Act was yearly Rs. 1 lakh allotted for the education of Indians?
- 1813 Charter Renewal Act
- 1773 Regulating Act
- 1784 Pitt’s India Act
- 1833 Charter Renewal Act
Answer: A1813 Charter Renewal Act
In which year was India’s first cotton textile industry set up in Ghusuri near Kolkata?
- 1818
- 1821
- 1819
- 1823
Answer: A1818
Who was the founder of the Tattabodhini Sabha?
- Debendranath Tagore
- Rammohon Roy
- Keshabchandra Sen
- Iswarchandra Vidyasagar
Answer: ADebendranath Tagore
When was the Hindu College founded?
- 1800 A.D.
- 1817 A.D.
- 1855 A.D.
- 1857 A.D.
Answer: B1817 A.D.
Under whose Governor-Generalship were the Railways introduced in India?
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer: DLord Dalhousie
Through which educational report did Calcutta University come into existence?
- Macaulay’s Minute
- Hunter Commission
- Charter Act
- Wood’s Despatch
Answer: DWood’s Despatch
Who was the Governor-General during the annulment of Sati?
- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
Answer: ALord Bentinck
Who planted the Tree of Liberty at Seringapatam?
- Hyder Ali
- Tipu Sultan
- Chin Qilich Khan
- Murshid Quli Khan
Answer: BTipu Sultan
Who started the first English newspaper in India?
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- J. A. Hickey
- Lord William Bentinck
Answer: CJ. A. Hickey
Who was Birjis Kader?
- The Nizam of Hyderabad
- The Nawab of Oudh
- The Mughal Emperor
- The Nawab of Bengal
Answer: BThe Nawab of Oudh
What was meant by Kherwari Hul?
- Chuar movement
- Paik revolt
- Santhal movement
- Indigo revolt
Answer: CSanthal movement
Between whom were the Carnatic Wars fought?
- French East India Company and English East India Company
- French East India Company and Dutch East India Company
- Dutch East India Company and the Portuguese
- English East India Company and the Dutch
Answer: AFrench East India Company and English East India Company
Who among the following led the sepoys at Kanpur in the 1857 uprising?
- Tantia Tope
- Rani Lakshmibai
- Nana Sahib
- Kunwar Singh
Answer: CNana Sahib
The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by
- C. F. Andrews
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- Sir William Jones
- William Marshal
Answer: CSir William Jones
The Battle of Buxar was fought in
- 1762
- 1764
- 1768
- 1772
Answer: B1764
With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?
- Akbar
- Jahangir
- Shahjahan
- Aurangzeb
Answer: BJahangir
When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India?
- 1498 A.D.
- 1409 A.D.
- 1496 A.D.
- 1492 A.D.
Answer: A1498 A.D.
Which battle established the supremacy of British rule in India?
- Battle of Plassey, 1757
- Battle of Buxar, 1764
- Third Mysore War
- Fourth Mysore War
Answer: BBattle of Buxar, 1764
Who among the following was associated with the French?
- Haidar Ali
- Safdar Jang
- Mir Qasim
- Tipu Sultan
Answer: AHaidar Ali
Leader of Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857 was
- Bahadur Shah
- Liyaqat Ali
- Nana Sahib
- Begum Hazrat Mahal
Answer: DBegum Hazrat Mahal
Which Governor-General advocated rapid railway construction in India?
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Hardinge
- Lord Hastings
Answer: BLord Dalhousie
Who first came to India for trading purposes?
- The French
- The Dutch
- The Portuguese
- The English
Answer: CThe Portuguese
Who was the Nawab of Bengal at the time of the Battle of Buxar?
- Mir Qasim
- Mir Jafar
- Nizam-ud-Daulah
- Shuja-ud-Daulah
Answer: AMir Qasim
Who was the editor of the Hindoo Patriot?
- Surendranath Banerjee
- Motilal Ghosh
- Sisir Kumar Ghosh
- Harish Chandra Mukherjee
Answer: DHarish Chandra Mukherjee
Dewan Velu Thampi’s rebellion against the British took place in
- Awadh
- Kashmir
- Travancore
- Mysore
Answer: CTravancore
The custom of Sati was banned through legislation in the year
- 1795
- 1800
- 1829
- 1858
Answer: C1829
The title Raja was conferred on Ram Mohan Roy by the Mughal emperor
- Jahandar Shah
- Mohammad Shah
- Akbar II
- Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: CAkbar II
With which revolt are the names of Sindu and Kanu associated?
- Santhal
- Chakma
- Khasi
- Indigo
Answer: ASanthal
Who was the Governor-General of India at the time of the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857?
- William Bentinck
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer: CLord Canning
The English set up their first factory on Indian soil in 1613 at
- Goa
- Surat
- Calicut
- Madras
Answer: BSurat
Ranjit Singh was a leader of the
- Sukerchakia misl
- Bhangi misl
- Kanheya misl
- Gobind misl
Answer: ASukerchakia misl
Tipu’s final defeat came at the hands of
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Dalhousie
- John Shore
Answer: ALord Wellesley
Who organised the Council of Barabhais?
- Madhav Rao Narayan
- Baji Rao II
- Mahadji Scindia
- Nana Phadnavis
Answer: DNana Phadnavis
In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who helped establish Hindu College at Calcutta?
- Derozio
- Vidyasagar
- Keshab Chandra Sen
- Raja Rammohan Roy
Answer: DRaja Rammohan Roy
During whose Governor-Generalship was the Indian Civil Service introduced?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Curzon
- Lord William Bentinck
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer: DLord Cornwallis
In which year was Pitt’s India Act passed?
- 1773
- 1781
- 1784
- 1858
Answer: C1784
Which language was replaced by English as the official language for government in India in 1835?
- Arabic
- Persian
- Turkish
- Urdu
Answer: BPersian
Between whom and when was the Treaty of Bassein signed?
- Peshwa Baji Rao II and the English, 1802
- Tipu Sultan and the English, 1784
- Marathas and Ahmed Shah Abdali, 1761
- Ranjit Singh and the English, 1809
Answer: APeshwa Baji Rao II and the English, 1802
When was the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act passed?
- 1856
- 1817
- 1838
- 1867
Answer: A1856
Who introduced the system of Civil Services?
- Lord Hardinge
- William Bentinck
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer: CWarren Hastings
Who was Titumir?
- Wahabi Movement
- Faraji Movement
- Sepoy Mutiny
- Indigo Revolt
Answer: DIndigo Revolt
Who introduced the railways and telegraphs in India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
- Lord Hardinge
- Lord Ripon
Answer: ALord Dalhousie
Tattwabodhini Sabha was founded by
- Debendranath Tagore
- Sivnath Sastri
- Keshab Chandra Sen
- Raja Rammohan Roy
Answer: ADebendranath Tagore
Who was known as the Liberator of the Press?
- Bentinck
- Macaulay
- Hastings
- Metcalfe
Answer: DMetcalfe
Who was the main inspirator for the Young Bengal Movement?
- Rammohan Ray
- Derozio
- Debendra Nath Tagore
- David Hare
Answer: BDerozio
Who is called a traditional modernizer?
- Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
- Vivekananda
- Rammohan Roy
- B. G. Tilak
Answer: AIshwarchandra Vidyasagar
Who organised the Council of Barbhais?
- Nana Phadnavis
- Madhav Rao Narayan
- Baji Rao II
- Mahadji Scindia
Answer: ANana Phadnavis
The centre of Portuguese power in India was
- Cochin
- Calicut
- Bijapur
- Goa
Answer: DGoa
Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
- Canning
- Dalhousie
- Elgin
- Ripon
Answer: ACanning
Who founded the Asiatic Society?
- David Hare
- Alexander Duff
- H. V. Derozio
- William Jones
Answer: DWilliam Jones
Which is known as the Magna Carta of English Education in India?
- Charter Act of 1813
- Indian Education Commission Report of 1882
- Indian Universities Act of 1904
- Educational Despatch of 1854
Answer: DEducational Despatch of 1854
Who among the following was not an active leader of the Brahmo Samaj?
- Devendra Nath Tagore
- Keshab Chandra Sen
- Akshay Kumar Datta
- Swami Vivekananda
Answer: DSwami Vivekananda
In which year was the Asiatic Society founded?
- 1784
- 1785
- 1794
- 1796
Answer: A1784
Who said “Sab Lal ho Jayega”?
- Guru Gobind Singh
- Ajit Singh
- Tegh Bahadur
- Ranjit Singh
Answer: DRanjit Singh
Where did the Bhil revolt take place?
- Chhotonagpur
- Singbhum
- Satara
- Khandesh
Answer: DKhandesh
Who introduced the Sunset Law?
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Canning
Answer: BLord Cornwallis
Who was the leader of the Tariqa movement in Bengal?
- Dudu Mian
- Titu Mir
- Haji Shariatullah
- Syed Ahmed
Answer: CHaji Shariatullah
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
- Lord Linlithgow
Answer: BLord Dalhousie
Which place did the Santhals call Damin-i-Koh?
- Dhalbhum
- Palamau
- Rajmahal hills
- Hazaribag
Answer: CRajmahal hills
In which year was the Widow Remarriage Act passed?
- 1829
- 1833
- 1856
- 1890
Answer: C1856
Which Act allowed Christian missionaries to enter India?
- Charter Act of 1793
- Charter Act of 1813
- Charter Act of 1833
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
Answer: BCharter Act of 1813
The first jute mill was set up in India in
- 1920
- 1850
- 1800
- 1755
Answer: B1850
Who was the editor of Hindu Patriot?
- Harischandra Mukherjee
- Krishna Mitra
- Bipin Chandra Pal
- Shivnath Shastri
Answer: AHarischandra Mukherjee
The Santhal Revolt took place in the year
- 1855
- 1857
- 1859
- 1871
Answer: A1855
In which year was Permanent Settlement introduced in Bengal?
- 1791
- 1792
- 1793
- 1794
Answer: C1793
Why is 1761 important in Indian history?
- The English Company became Diwan of Bengal
- The Marathas were defeated in the Third Battle of Panipat
- Occupation of Delhi by the Company’s army
- Death of Haider Ali of Mysore
Answer: BThe Marathas were defeated in the Third Battle of Panipat
Who introduced the system of Subsidiary Alliance?
- Lord Wellesley
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Cornwallis
- Sir John Shore
Answer: ALord Wellesley
Who succeeded Murshid Quli Khan as the ruler of Bengal?
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Shaukat Jung
- Alivardi Khan
- Shujauddin
Answer: DShujauddin
When did Lord Dalhousie annex Awadh?
- 1848
- 1857
- 1853
- 1856
Answer: D1856
Who introduced Permanent Settlement?
- Lord Cornwallis
- Warren Hastings
- John Shore
- Lord Bentinck
Answer: ALord Cornwallis
Who is called the Morningstar of Indian Renaissance?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- M. K. Gandhi
- Swami Vivekananda
Answer: BRaja Rammohan Roy
Indian Civil Service was introduced during the Governor-Generalship of
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Curzon
- Lord William Bentinck
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer: DLord Cornwallis
When was the University of Calcutta founded?
- 1854
- 1857
- 1860
- 1874
Answer: B1857
Which Indian ruler was made prisoner during the Revolt of 1857?
- Rani Lakshmi Bai
- Nana Saheb
- Bahadur Shah Zafar
- None of the above
Answer: CBahadur Shah Zafar
The first political society started under British rule in India was
- Brahma Samaj
- Arya Samaj
- Bengal Landholders’ Society
- None of the above
Answer: CBengal Landholders’ Society
The policy of Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by
- Dalhousie
- Canning
- Wellesley
- Warren Hastings
Answer: CWellesley
Who was the main inspiration of the Young Bengal Movement?
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- L. V. Derozio
- Debendranath Tagore
- David Hare
Answer: BL. V. Derozio
The Treaty of Amritsar was signed by the English with Ranjit Singh in
- 1807
- 1809
- 1811
- 1813
Answer: B1809
Prohibition of Sati was enacted by Regulation XVII in
- 1829
- 1830
- 1835
- None of the above
Answer: A1829
Who was the main inspiration of the Young Bengal Movement?
- Rammohan
- Derozio
- Debendranath
- David Hare
Answer: BDerozio
Who is called a traditional moderniser?
- Vidyasagar
- Swami Vivekananda
- Rammohan Roy
- B. G. Tilak
Answer: AVidyasagar
The capital of Tipu Sultan was at
- Mysore
- Seringapatam
- Sringeri
- Belur
Answer: BSeringapatam
Who was the Governor-General who decided in favour of Western education in India?
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Curzon
Answer: BLord Bentinck
Who was the Governor-General of India when the Widow Remarriage Act was passed?
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Bentinck
Answer: BLord Canning
The first to be designated as the Governor-General of India was
- Lord Clive
- Sir John Shore
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer: CWarren Hastings
Who is called Sher-e-Punjab?
- Ranjit Singh
- Amar Singh
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Bhagat Singh
Answer: ARanjit Singh
Who founded the School Book Society?
- William Jones
- Hyde East
- D. Bethune
- David Hare
Answer: DDavid Hare
The Diwani of Bengal was granted to Clive in
- 1757
- 1765
- 1772
- 1784
Answer: B1765
The Medical College in Kolkata was established in
- 1829
- 1835
- 1858
- 1884
Answer: B1835
Name the first Bengali newspaper.
- Samachar Darpan
- Samvad Kaumudi
- Samvad Prabhakar
- Tattvadohini Patrika
Answer: ASamachar Darpan
The East India Company secured the Diwani from
- Suja-ud-Daulah
- Aurangzeb
- Bahadur Shah I
- Shah Alam II
Answer: DShah Alam II
Who was the Governor-General of India at the time of the Sepoy Mutiny?
- Lord Hastings
- Wellesley
- Dalhousie
- Canning
Answer: DCanning
The Civil Service was brought into existence in India by
- Warren Hastings
- Cornwallis
- Dalhousie
- Ripon
Answer: BCornwallis
Who was the Governor-General when the First Anglo-Burmese War started?
- George Barlow
- Lord Hastings
- Lord Minto
- Lord Amherst
Answer: DLord Amherst
The Calcutta University was founded in the year
- 1855
- 1856
- 1857
- 1858
Answer: C1857
Sidhu was associated with the
- Sannyasi Rebellion
- Kol Rebellion
- Munda Rebellion
- Santhal Rebellion
Answer: DSanthal Rebellion
Permanent Settlement was a feature of
- Zamindari System
- Mahalwari System
- Ryotwari System
- None of the above
Answer: AZamindari System
Who was the first secretary of the Brahmo Sabha?
- Chandrasekhar Deb
- Tarachand Chakraborti
- Prasanna Tagore
- Dwarakanath Tagore
Answer: BTarachand Chakraborti
Who was called the Chanakya of Maratha Politics?
- Baji Rao II
- Balaji Viswanath
- Nana Phadnavis
- Maharaja Scindia
Answer: CNana Phadnavis
Who founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal?
- William Jones
- Drinkwater Bethune
- David Hare
- Lord Ripon
Answer: AWilliam Jones
Who was the inspiration behind the Young Bengal Movement?
- Madhusudan Dutt
- Henry Vivian Derozio
- Krishnamohan Banerjee
- Ramgopal Ghosh
Answer: BHenry Vivian Derozio
Who is called the prophet of New India?
- Sri Ramakrishna
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Surendranath Banerjee
- Rammohan Roy
Answer: CSurendranath Banerjee
Who was the Governor-General of India when the Widow Remarriage Act was passed?
- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
- Lord Ripon
Answer: BLord Dalhousie
The Regulating Act was passed by
- Bengal Council
- Company’s Government
- British Parliament
- Privy Council
Answer: CBritish Parliament
Who is called a traditional modernizer?
- Vidyasagar
- Swami Vivekananda
- Rammohan Roy
- B.G. Tilak
Answer: AVidyasagar
Digdarshan monthly was published by
- Marshman
- Rammohan Roy
- Sisir Kumar Ghosh
- Dwarakanath Tagore
Answer: AMarshman
Lord William Bentinck became Governor-General in
- 1820
- 1825
- 1828
- 1830
Answer: C1828
Who annexed Punjab into British dominion?
- Elgin
- Dalhousie
- Minto
- Morley
Answer: BDalhousie
The Times of India was first published in
- 1875
- 1861
- 1862
- 1838
Answer: B1861
Who was the main inspiration behind the Young Bengal Movement?
- Derozio
- Rammohan
- Debendranath
- David Hare
Answer: ADerozio
Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
- Lord Lytton
- Lord Ripon
Answer: BLord Canning
In which year was the Treaty of Bassein signed?
- 1765
- 1792
- 1802
- 1805
Answer: C1802
Who was proclaimed as an Emperor of India during the Revolt of 1857?
- Bahadur Shah II
- Tantia Topi
- Nana Shaheb
- Mangal Pandey
Answer: ABahadur Shah II
Which battle dashed the hopes of Dupleix to establish an empire in India?
- First Carnatic War
- Second Carnatic War
- Third Carnatic War
- Battle of Plassey
Answer: BSecond Carnatic War
Who was the Governor-General who decided in favour of Western education in India?
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Curzon
Answer: CLord Bentinck
The founder of the Atmiya Sabha was
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- Devendranath Tagore
- Keshab Sen
- Rajnarayan Bose
Answer: ARaja Rammohan Roy
Who founded the School Book Society?
- David Hare
- Hyde East
- William Jones
- Bethune
Answer: ADavid Hare
Samachar Darpan was published by
- Bhabani Charan Bandyopadhyay
- Tarachand Datta
- Harish Chandra Mukherjee
- J. C. Marshman
Answer: DJ. C. Marshman
Who was the Governor-General who enacted widow remarriage in India?
- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Canning
Answer: DLord Canning
What was the name of the first Bengali newspaper?
- Sambad Kaumudi
- Samachar Darpan
- Tattabodhini Patrika
- Sambad Prabhakar
Answer: BSamachar Darpan
Who said “Sab Lal ho Jayega”?
- Ranjit Singh
- Alivardi Khan
- Haider Ali
- Tipu Sultan
Answer: ARanjit Singh
Royal Asiatic Society was founded in
- 1784
- 1761
- 1771
- 1791
Answer: A1784
Hindu Female School was founded by
- Madanmohan Tarkalankar
- Bethune
- De Rozio
- Parry Chand Mitra
Answer: BBethune
Who introduced Dual Government in Bengal?
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Clive
- Vansittart
- Cornwallis
Answer: BLord Clive
The East India Company received its charter from
- Queen Elizabeth
- James I
- Charles I
- Queen Victoria
Answer: AQueen Elizabeth
Tattwabodhini Patrika was started by
- Madhusudan Datta
- Vidyasagar
- Ramtanu Lahiri
- Debendranath Tagore
Answer: DDebendranath Tagore
English as the medium of instruction was officially announced in
- 1825
- 1835
- 1845
- 1855
Answer: B1835
The first Bengali newspaper is
- Samachar Darpan
- Samachar Chandrika
- Sambad Provakar
- Banga Darshan
Answer: ASamachar Darpan
Titumir was associated with which movement?
- Wahabi
- Faraji
- Aligarh
- Ahmadiya
Answer: BFaraji
Who pioneered the 19th Century Renaissance in India?
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- Radhakanta Deb
- Keshab Sen
- Devendranath Tagore
Answer: ARaja Rammohan Roy
The most significant battle in the establishment of British supremacy in India was
- Wandiwash
- Plassey
- Buxar
- Seringapatam
Answer: CBuxar
The system of open competition through examination for entering civil services was introduced in
- 1813
- 1833
- 1853
- 1858
Answer: C1853
Who called the Revolt of 1857 “a planned war of national independence”?
- Sir John Seeley
- R. C. Majumdar
- V. D. Savarkar
- Benjamin Disraeli
Answer: CV. D. Savarkar
Which is the first Bengali newspaper in this country?
- Samachar Darpan
- Sambad Koumbdi
- Sambad Prabhakar
- Jugantar
Answer: ASamachar Darpan
What was the Wahavi movement?
- Rebellious movement led by S. A. Brelvi
- Movement to organize people
- A move to oppose religious attitude
- None of these
Answer: ARebellious movement led by S. A. Brelvi
Who among the following was not a leader of the Revolt of 1857?
- Nana Saheb
- Rani Lakshmi Bai
- Man Singh
- Kunwar Singh
Answer: CMan Singh
Who abolished the Dual Government in Bengal?
- Clive
- Holwell
- Warren Hastings
- Cornwallis
Answer: CWarren Hastings
The East India Company set up its first factory in the South at
- Madras
- Telangana
- Masulipatnam
- Hyderabad
Answer: CMasulipatnam
Pitt’s India Government Act was passed in the year
- 1781
- 1782
- 1784
- 1786
Answer: C1784
Who founded the Asiatic Society in Calcutta?
- William Jones
- Lord Bentinck
- David Hare
- Drinkwater Bethune
Answer: AWilliam Jones
Which was the first newspaper in Bengali?
- Sambad Kaumudi
- Sambad Prabhakar
- Samachar Darpan
- Tatwabodhini Patrika
Answer: CSamachar Darpan
Who founded the Atmiya Sabha?
- Rammohan Roy
- Debendranath Tagore
- Shibnath Shastri
- Keshab Chandra Sen
Answer: ARammohan Roy
Who first unfurled the flag of the Revolt of 1857?
- Nana Saheb
- Tantia Topee
- Rani Lakshmi
- Mangal Pande
Answer: DMangal Pande
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