British Rule MCQ Question Answers

British Rule Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

British Rule History

Q. In 1661 the company obtained __________ from Charles II

A.
Madras
B.
Bombay
C.
Kannur
D.
Calcutta

Answer

Correct Answer : Bombay

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British Rule History

Q. In 1831 Bentinck signed a treaty with Ranjit Singh to protect the British territories from

A.
Pindari menace
B.
Russian menace
C.
Rohelas
D.
Attack by Burmese

Answer

Correct Answer : Russian menace

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British Rule History

Q. In 1877 the entrance age to ICS was reduced from 21 to __________

A.
18
B.
17
C.
19
D.
20

Answer

Correct Answer : 19

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British Rule History

Q. In Bengal, the East India Company’s headquarters were located at

A.
Fort william
B.
Fort St George
C.
Fort St David
D.
Shantiniketan

Answer

Correct Answer : Fort william

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British Rule History

Q. In March 1942, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill appointed the Cripps Mission to resolve Indian political crisis because

A.
of the gravity of the Japanese war menace on India's borders
B.
he was under pressure from the US President Roosevelt
C.
both A and B above
D.
of INA's initial success on India's eastern borders

Answer

Correct Answer : both A and B above

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British Rule History

Q. In November 1781, Sir Eyre Coote defeated __________ at Porto Nova

A.
Marthanda Verma
B.
Hyder Ali
C.
British
D.
Tipu Sultan

Answer

Correct Answer : Hyder Ali

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British Rule History

Q. In the 18th Century the Royal prerogative in the affairs of the East India Company was controlled by

A.
The Indian Legislature
B.
The Viceroy's Council
C.
The Parliament in England
D.
The Secretary of State

Answer

Correct Answer : The Parliament in England

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British Rule History

Q. In what way did the early nationalists undermine the moral foundations of the British rule with great success?

A.
By advocating open revolt
B.
By their agitation for Constitutional reforms
C.
By seeking foreign help against the British
D.
By seeking the support of the Indians living abroad

Answer

Correct Answer : By their agitation for Constitutional reforms

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British Rule History

Q. In which region did Birsa Munda operate against the British?

A.
Chhota Nagpur
B.
Punjab
C.
Tarai
D.
Manipur

Answer

Correct Answer : Chhota Nagpur

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British Rule History

Q. In which year was the title of Governor general chanced to that of the Viceroy?

A.
1861
B.
1858
C.
1878
D.
1885

Answer

Correct Answer : 1858

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