Modern history miscellaneous

Modern history miscellaneous

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Modern History

The Advent of the Europeans
Expansion of British Power
Economical Impact of British Rule
Socio Religious Movement
Cast, Tribe, Peasant and Trade Union Movements
The Revolt of 1857
Moderate Phase(1885-1905)
Extremist Phase(1905-1917)
The Gandhian Era
Modern history miscellaneous
  1. Which Charter Act brought to an end, the East India Company’s monopoly in India’s foreign trade ?








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    The Charter Act of 1813 was an Act of the British Parliament which renewed the charter of the British East India Company, and continued the Company’s rule in India. However, the Company’s commercial monopoly rights over trade with India were ended, except for the tea trade and the trade with China.

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    The Charter Act of 1813 was an Act of the British Parliament which renewed the charter of the British East India Company, and continued the Company’s rule in India. However, the Company’s commercial monopoly rights over trade with India were ended, except for the tea trade and the trade with China.

  1. The first country which discovered sea route to India was








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    The first trip directly made from Europe to India through the Atlantic Ocean took place under the command of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Vascoda Gama in 1497. This was one of the most remarkable expeditions of the Age of Discovery.

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    The first trip directly made from Europe to India through the Atlantic Ocean took place under the command of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Vascoda Gama in 1497. This was one of the most remarkable expeditions of the Age of Discovery.

  1. Who introduced the Indian University Act ?








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    The Indian Universities Act was passed in 1904 under the viceroyalty of Lord Curzon. Curzon had appointed the Thomas Raleigh Commission in 1902 to enquire into the condition and prospects of universities in India and to recommend proposals for improving their constitution and working.

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    The Indian Universities Act was passed in 1904 under the viceroyalty of Lord Curzon. Curzon had appointed the Thomas Raleigh Commission in 1902 to enquire into the condition and prospects of universities in India and to recommend proposals for improving their constitution and working.

  1. The Quit India Resolution (1942) proposed the starting of a nonviolent mass struggle on the widest possible scale. Who gave the mantra “Do or Die” for this struggle ?








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    The Quit India speech made by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942 is remembered due to his call for ‘Do or Die.’ It was a radical departure from his earlier stances advocating passive resistance.

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    The Quit India speech made by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942 is remembered due to his call for ‘Do or Die.’ It was a radical departure from his earlier stances advocating passive resistance.

  1. Who betrayed Siraj-ud-Daula in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 ?








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    Mir Jafar rose to power after betraying Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey in 1757. His rule is widely considered the start of British rule in India.

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    Mir Jafar rose to power after betraying Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey in 1757. His rule is widely considered the start of British rule in India.