Indian History & Polity - MCQ Practice Questions

The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was introduced in 1793 by which Governor-General?

Which act declared the British Crown as the supreme authority in India?

The Ryotwari system was introduced primarily in which regions of India?

Which legislative council first introduced Indian members through the Indian Councils Act?

Which Governor-General is credited with the abolition of Sati?

The Ilbert Bill controversy of 1883 was primarily concerned with which issue?

Which act introduced the concept of 'dyarchy' or dual government in Indian provinces?

The Bengal Famine of 1943 occurred during the governorship of which Viceroy?

Which two Indian freedom fighters signed the Lucknow Pact in 1916?

The Cripps Mission of 1942 was sent to India with which primary objective?

The Doctrine of Lapse was applied by Lord Dalhousie primarily to annexe which of the following kingdoms?

Which act abolished the East India Company's trading monopoly in India?

The Ryotwari Settlement was primarily introduced in which regions of India?

Which British administrator is credited with establishing the Civil Service Examination system in India?

Consider the following statements about the Indian Councils Act 1861: 1) It introduced element of representation in the Executive Council 2) It allowed Indians to be part of legislative bodies 3) It completely ended bureaucratic governance. Which statements are correct?

Which of the following best describes the 'Mahalwari Settlement'?

The Wood's Education Dispatch of 1854 aimed to establish:

Which British Viceroy is known for his administrative reforms including the establishment of local self-government institutions?

The Ilbert Bill controversy of 1883 was primarily about:

Which British economic policy deliberately deindustrialized India's textile sector during the 19th century?