The Advent of the Europeans

The Advent of the Europeans

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The Revolt of 1857
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  1. Which one among the following states was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse?








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    Satara was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse. The Doctrine of Lapse was applied by Dalhousie to Satara and it was annexed in 1848. Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed in 1854. As a result of these annexations, a large part of the central provinces came under the British rule. The new province was governed by a Chief Commissioner from 1861.

    Correct Option: D

    Satara was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse. The Doctrine of Lapse was applied by Dalhousie to Satara and it was annexed in 1848. Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed in 1854. As a result of these annexations, a large part of the central provinces came under the British rule. The new province was governed by a Chief Commissioner from 1861.

  1. Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princes with a view to acquire territories?








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    Dupleix was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princes with a view to acquire territories.

    Correct Option: B

    Dupleix was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princes with a view to acquire territories.

  1. Who among the following started the newspaper Shome Prakash?








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    Newspapers were an important medium for the dissemination of information on various problems. It is great help in the campaigns for social reform and to influence activities of the state. The first newspaper in India was the Bengal-Gazette started in 1780. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar started Shome Prakash in 1890.

    Correct Option: B

    Newspapers were an important medium for the dissemination of information on various problems. It is great help in the campaigns for social reform and to influence activities of the state. The first newspaper in India was the Bengal-Gazette started in 1780. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar started Shome Prakash in 1890.

  1. Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math?








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    Sanyasi Rebellion was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math. The restrictions imposed on visits to holy places estranged the Sanyasis. The Sanyasis retaliated by organizing raids on the company's factories and state treasuries.

    Correct Option: D

    Sanyasi Rebellion was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math. The restrictions imposed on visits to holy places estranged the Sanyasis. The Sanyasis retaliated by organizing raids on the company's factories and state treasuries.

  1. Who among the following immediately succeeded Ram Mohan Roy as the head of the Brahma Samaj?








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    Devendra Nath Tagore

    Correct Option: B

    Devendra Nath Tagore