The Advent of the Europeans

The Advent of the Europeans

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The Advent of the Europeans
Expansion of British Power
Economical Impact of British Rule
Socio Religious Movement
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The Revolt of 1857
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  1. Who of the following laid the first rail line in India?








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    Lord Dalhousie laid the first rail line in India. Railways were first introduced to India in 1853 from Bombay to Thane.

    Correct Option: D

    Lord Dalhousie laid the first rail line in India. Railways were first introduced to India in 1853 from Bombay to Thane.

  1. Who was the Marathee Sardar when Alivardi Khan ceded the revenues of a part of Orissa?








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    Raghuji Bhonsle

    Correct Option: A

    Raghuji Bhonsle

  1. Whom did Sir Charles Napier replace as the British resident of Sindh?








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    Major James Outram

    Correct Option: B

    Major James Outram

  1. Who of the following led the army of the East India Company in the battle of Buxar in 1764?








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    Hector Munro led the army of the East India Company in the battle of Buxar in 1764. The combined armies of Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam II were defeated by the English forces under Major Hector Munro at Buxar.

    Correct Option: A

    Hector Munro led the army of the East India Company in the battle of Buxar in 1764. The combined armies of Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam II were defeated by the English forces under Major Hector Munro at Buxar.

  1. Who was the father of Civil Service?








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    Lord Cornwallis was the father of Civil Services. The term 'civil service' was used for the first time by the East India Company to distinguish its civilian employee from their military counterparts. Lord Cornwallis started the Civil Service in Indian to effectively administer British territories in India.

    Correct Option: D

    Lord Cornwallis was the father of Civil Services. The term 'civil service' was used for the first time by the East India Company to distinguish its civilian employee from their military counterparts. Lord Cornwallis started the Civil Service in Indian to effectively administer British territories in India.