Question 1

The governor general of India came to be known as Viceroy of India with effect from

Accepted Answer

The title of Viceroy was introduced in 1858 after the Government of India Act 1858 was passed, transferring the control of India from the East India Company to the British Crown following the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Question 2

Whose tomb is at Bristol?

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a prominent figure in the Bengal Renaissance and the socio-religious reform movement, is buried in Bristol, England. He died there in 1833.

Question 3

What does the meaning peshwa means

Accepted Answer

The term "Peshwa" historically refers to the prime minister or leader in the Maratha Empire of India. They were responsible for the administration and governance, acting as the head of the government.

Question 4

Shudhi movement was started by

Accepted Answer

The Shuddhi movement, aimed at re-converting people to Hinduism, was prominently led by Swami Shraddhanand.

Question 5

up to 1704 Mysore was under the supremacy of

Accepted Answer

Mysore was under the supremacy of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Aurangzeb, who ruled from 1658 to 1707. The region came under Mughal influence as Aurangzeb expanded his control over southern India.

Question 6

Haider Ali was born in 1722 at ….........

Accepted Answer

Haider Ali was born in 1722 at Budikot, which is located in the present-day Karnataka, India. He was a prominent ruler and military commander in Indian history, known for his administrative skills and battles against the British East India Company.

Quiz 3: Historical Events and Personalities in Indian Independence Movement