Modern history miscellaneous
- The State Jhansi was made a part of the British Empire in India through
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The Doctrine of Lapse was based on the presumption that the East India Company was the Supreme Power in India and that all native states were subordinate to it.
Correct Option: A
The Doctrine of Lapse was based on the presumption that the East India Company was the Supreme Power in India and that all native states were subordinate to it.
- Who termed Cripps’ proposals as ‘a post dated cheque in a crashing bank’ ?
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Mahatma Gandhi thought Cripps’s proposals as inadequate and treated them as post-dated cheque.
Correct Option: D
Mahatma Gandhi thought Cripps’s proposals as inadequate and treated them as post-dated cheque.
- The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between
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The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the Afghans in 1761. Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated Marathas.
Correct Option: A
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the Afghans in 1761. Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated Marathas.
- Who among the following Viceroys became a victim of one of the convicts during his visit to the Andamans ?
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Lord Mayo (1869-1872) was stabbed to death by a Pathan convict in the Andamans.
Correct Option: B
Lord Mayo (1869-1872) was stabbed to death by a Pathan convict in the Andamans.
- In the integration of Princely States, the following played a major role :
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In July 1947, States Ministry was set up in Delhi under stewardship of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Mr. VP Menon acted as the Secretary of this department.
Correct Option: C
In July 1947, States Ministry was set up in Delhi under stewardship of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Mr. VP Menon acted as the Secretary of this department.