Question 1

Tipu sultan was the ruler of
A)Hyderabad
B)Madurai
C)Mysore
D)Vijaya nagar

Accepted Answer

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in South India. He is remembered for his resistance against British colonialism and for his administration and military innovations.

Question 2

What was the prominent reason of the out break of the Battle of Plassey
A)Mir Jafar
B)Mir Kasim
C)Jagat Sait
D)None of them

Accepted Answer

The prominent reason for the outbreak of the Battle of Plassey was the betrayal of Siraj-ud-Daulah by Mir Jafar, who was the commander of the Nawab's army. Mir Jafar conspired with the British East India Company, leading to the defeat of Siraj-ud-Daulah and the establishment of British control over Bengal.

Question 3

What was the immediate cause of the out break of the revolt of 1857
A)Greased Catridges
B)Transfer policy of English
C)Behavoiur of the English
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 was the issue of greased cartridges, which were rumored to be lubricated with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.

Question 4

The Indian Soldier who instigated the sepoys to the revolt of 1857 was
A)Mangal Pandey
B)Suresh Pandey
C)Ramesh Pandey
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Mangal Pandey played a key role in igniting the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, which is considered the first war of Indian independence against British rule.

Question 5

India came under direct colony of British in
A)1857
B)1858
C)1869
D)1860

Accepted Answer

India came under direct British rule after the Government of India Act 1858 was passed, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. This act transferred the control of India from the British East India Company to the British Crown, marking the beginning of the British Raj.

Question 6

The governor general of India came to be known as Viceroy of India with effect from
A)1855
B)1856
C)1857
D)1858

Accepted Answer

The title of Viceroy was introduced in India after the Government of India Act 1858 was passed, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. This act led to the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown, and the Governor-General of India was then also given the title of Viceroy, representing the British monarch.

Question 7

Whose tomb is at Bristol?
A)Rajaram Mohan Roy
B)William Bentik
C)Vivekanda
D)None

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a prominent Indian social reformer and the founder of the Brahmo Sabha movement in 1828, is buried in Bristol, England. He died in Bristol on 27 September 1833.

Question 8

What does the meaning peshwa means
A)A great personality
B)A great commander of the Army
C)Hea
D)of justice department D leader or Prime minister

Accepted Answer

The term "Peshwa" historically refers to the prime minister or leader in the Maratha Empire of India. They were essentially the head of the administration and held significant power, often more than the king or Chhatrapati themselves, especially in the later period of the empire.

Question 9

Shudhi movement was started by
A). swami shraddhanand
B)swami dayanand
C)sree narayana guru
D)R G Ranade

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

up to 1704 Mysore was under the supremacy of
A)Akbar
B)Jahangir
C)Shajahan
D)Aurangazeb

Accepted Answer

Mysore was under the supremacy of the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb until 1704. After Aurangazeb's death, the region saw a decline in Mughal influence, allowing local rulers to assert more autonomy.

Question 11

Haider Ali was born in 1722 at ….........
A)Siyal kot
B)Budikot
C)Sherkot
D)None of the above

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 of the Kingdom of Mysore.

Quiz 7: India and Its Leaders

Tipu sultan was the ruler of

What was the prominent reason of the out break of the Battle of Plassey

What was the immediate cause of the out break of the revolt of 1857

The Indian Soldier who instigated the sepoys to the revolt of 1857 was

India came under direct colony of British in

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

Whose tomb is at Bristol?

What does the meaning peshwa means

Shudhi movement was started by

up to 1704 Mysore was under the supremacy of

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