The Advent of the Europeans


  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


  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. Kol revolt of 1831 - 32 was led by









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    Kol revolt of 1831 - 32 was led by Buddhu Bhagat. Kol Mutiny covered Ranchi, Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Palamau and the western parts of Manbhum.

    Correct Option: A

    Kol revolt of 1831 - 32 was led by Buddhu Bhagat. Kol Mutiny covered Ranchi, Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Palamau and the western parts of Manbhum.


  1. Who was first Governor General of Bengal?









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    Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal. When Warren Hastings assumed the administration of Bengal in 1772, he found it in utter chaos. The financial position of the Company became worse and the difficulties were intensified by famine. Therefore, Warren Hastings realized the immediate need for introducing reforms and was responsible for lot of reforms in Bengal.

    Correct Option: B

    Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal. When Warren Hastings assumed the administration of Bengal in 1772, he found it in utter chaos. The financial position of the Company became worse and the difficulties were intensified by famine. Therefore, Warren Hastings realized the immediate need for introducing reforms and was responsible for lot of reforms in Bengal.



  1. Who among the following was the first Governor General of India?









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    Lord William Bentinck

    Correct Option: C

    Lord William Bentinck