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›› Civil Service Prelims History Quiz 2
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Question 1
Consider the following statements:
1. The Dutch East India Company was primarily interested in the spice trade with the far east.
2. The Dutch East India Company traded Indian merchandise to purchase spices from the far east.
3. The Dutch East India Company had all their factories on the eastern coast of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
1. The Dutch East India Company was primarily interested in the spice trade with the far east.
2. The Dutch East India Company traded Indian merchandise to purchase spices from the far east.
3. The Dutch East India Company had all their factories on the eastern coast of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 2
Consider the following statements:
1. When the Portuguese arrived in India the Mughal Empire had just been established.
2. When the British arrived in India the Vijaynagar Empire was still dominant.
3. When the Dutch arrived in India the British had already set up their factories.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above.
Consider the following statements:
1. When the Portuguese arrived in India the Mughal Empire had just been established.
2. When the British arrived in India the Vijaynagar Empire was still dominant.
3. When the Dutch arrived in India the British had already set up their factories.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above.
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 3
Consider the following statements:
During the 18th Century,
Statement-I:
The Company’s servants used passes for duty-free movement on their private trade.
Statement-II:
The Company persuaded the Mughal emperor Auragzeb to issue a farman granting
the Company the right to trade duty free.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Consider the following statements:
During the 18th Century,
Statement-I:
The Company’s servants used passes for duty-free movement on their private trade.
Statement-II:
The Company persuaded the Mughal emperor Auragzeb to issue a farman granting
the Company the right to trade duty free.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 4
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
British victory in Battle of Plassey helped them in the Anglo-French struggle.
Statement-II:
The rich revenues of Bengal enabled the British to organise a strong army.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
British victory in Battle of Plassey helped them in the Anglo-French struggle.
Statement-II:
The rich revenues of Bengal enabled the British to organise a strong army.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 5
Which of the following was the primary reason for Anglo-Afghan wars in the 19th century?
(a) Securing British-economic interest in the region.
(b) Maintaining Afghanistan as a weak buffer state.
(c) Expanding the boundaries of British India.
(d) Establishing a direct trade route to Central Asia.
Which of the following was the primary reason for Anglo-Afghan wars in the 19th century?
(a) Securing British-economic interest in the region.
(b) Maintaining Afghanistan as a weak buffer state.
(c) Expanding the boundaries of British India.
(d) Establishing a direct trade route to Central Asia.
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 6
Which of the following is correct with regards to the East India Company in the 18th Century?
(a) The Company had territorial ambitions like other trading companies in India.
(b) The Company sought to maximise its gains either through trade or territory.
(c) The Company sought for more and more trade concessions from the Indian rulers.
(d) The Company aimed to establish a British empire in India.
Which of the following is correct with regards to the East India Company in the 18th Century?
(a) The Company had territorial ambitions like other trading companies in India.
(b) The Company sought to maximise its gains either through trade or territory.
(c) The Company sought for more and more trade concessions from the Indian rulers.
(d) The Company aimed to establish a British empire in India.
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 7
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
(a) Peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters
(b) Its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
(c) National leaders’ opposition to the cultivation of indigo
(d) Government control over the planters
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
(a) Peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters
(b) Its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
(c) National leaders’ opposition to the cultivation of indigo
(d) Government control over the planters
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 8
Consider the following statements with respect to the recommendations of Simon Commission:
1. It proposed the abolition of dyarchy and the establishment of representative government in the provinces.
2. It also recommended a joint electorate instead of Separate electorate.
3. It recommended that Sindh should be separated from Bombay, and Burma should be separated from India.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Consider the following statements with respect to the recommendations of Simon Commission:
1. It proposed the abolition of dyarchy and the establishment of representative government in the provinces.
2. It also recommended a joint electorate instead of Separate electorate.
3. It recommended that Sindh should be separated from Bombay, and Burma should be separated from India.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 9
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?
(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
(c) Impose censorship on the national press.
(d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian Princely States.
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?
(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
(c) Impose censorship on the national press.
(d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian Princely States.
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
Question 10
Consider the following recommendations with respect to the Cabinet Mission Plan:
1. A federal system with the Centre controlling defence, communication, and external affairs.
2. Provinces were denied full autonomy and residual powers to be given to the Centre.
3. Provinces were allowed to leave the group after the first general elections.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
Consider the following recommendations with respect to the Cabinet Mission Plan:
1. A federal system with the Centre controlling defence, communication, and external affairs.
2. Provinces were denied full autonomy and residual powers to be given to the Centre.
3. Provinces were allowed to leave the group after the first general elections.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
Choose the Correct Answer
a
b
c
d
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