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
Cast, Tribe, Peasant and Trade Union Movements
The Revolt of 1857
Moderate Phase(1885-1905)
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The Gandhian Era
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  1. Which one of the following had for the first time accepted that British victory at Plasy was the victory of breach of faith?








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    Lord Clive

    Correct Option: A

    Lord Clive

  1. When was the treaty of Alinagar signed?








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    In February 1757, the treaty of Alinagar was signed. The treaty of Alinagar was concluded between Sirajuddaula and Lord Clive. The Nawab was forced to sign the Treaty of Alinagar on 9th February 1757, wherein all the demands of the English were conceded. The Nawab was asked to restore the rights and immunities of the Company and to compensate them for the losses they had suffered in the war.

    Correct Option: C

    In February 1757, the treaty of Alinagar was signed. The treaty of Alinagar was concluded between Sirajuddaula and Lord Clive. The Nawab was forced to sign the Treaty of Alinagar on 9th February 1757, wherein all the demands of the English were conceded. The Nawab was asked to restore the rights and immunities of the Company and to compensate them for the losses they had suffered in the war.

  1. Which one of the following had drafted the Hindu Widows Remarriage Act?








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    Lord Dalhousie had drafted the Hindu Widows Remarriage Act. It was mainly due to the efforts of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820 - 91), the principle of Sanskrit college, Calcutta that the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856, which legalized marriage of widows and declared issues from such marriages as legitimate, was passed by the government.

    Correct Option: B

    Lord Dalhousie had drafted the Hindu Widows Remarriage Act. It was mainly due to the efforts of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820 - 91), the principle of Sanskrit college, Calcutta that the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856, which legalized marriage of widows and declared issues from such marriages as legitimate, was passed by the government.

  1. Who among the following had started the Public Works Department in India in 1848?








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    Lord Dalhousie had started the Public Works Department in India in 1848. Before the period of Dalhousie, the job of the Public Works Department was done by the Military Board. Dalhousie created a separate Public Works Department and allotted more funds for cutting canals and roads. The Upper Ganges Canal was completed in 1854. Many bridges were constructed. By modernizing the Public Works Department, he laid the foundations of the engineering service in India.

    Correct Option: B

    Lord Dalhousie had started the Public Works Department in India in 1848. Before the period of Dalhousie, the job of the Public Works Department was done by the Military Board. Dalhousie created a separate Public Works Department and allotted more funds for cutting canals and roads. The Upper Ganges Canal was completed in 1854. Many bridges were constructed. By modernizing the Public Works Department, he laid the foundations of the engineering service in India.

  1. Between which stations was the first railway line opened in India?








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    Bombay to Thane

    Correct Option: D

    Bombay to Thane