Indian History & Polity - MCQ Practice Questions

In which year did the British East India Company establish its first trading post in India?

Which battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India?

Who was the first Governor-General of India under British rule?

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?

The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 started at which military cantonment?

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 Drain of Wealth theory was prominently articulated by which Indian economist?

Which British policy aimed at anglicizing Indian education and promoting English language?

The 'Subsidiary Alliance' system was primarily developed by which Governor-General?

Which act of the British Parliament granted the East India Company its charter to trade in India?

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

Which rebellion is considered the first organized armed struggle against British rule in India?

The Lytton Viceroyalty (1876-1880) is primarily remembered for which controversial policy?

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

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