British Colonialism | MCQs

Explanation

After the 1857 War of Independence, the British adopted a brutal policy of repression, executing and punishing countless Indians.

In some instances, 100 Indians were killed in retaliation for the death of a single British soldier, highlighting the severity of British vengeance.

Explanation

Ø  On the visiting His Majesty King George V to Indo-Pakistan and holding of Darbar at Delhi on 12th December 1911 the partition of Bengal was cancelled.

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Ø  Partition of Bangal Announced on 19 July 1905 by Lord Curzon for Administrative requirements

Ø  Congress protest against Partition of Bangal

Explanation

Lord Curzon divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905

on October 16, 1905, by Lord Curzon, the British colonial administrator of India at the time

The partition of Bengal was the most important event during the rule of Lord Curzon

The province was divided into West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,

and East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

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Explanation

Lord William Bentinck is credited with introducing English as the official language of instruction in India.

It primarily through the "English Education Act of 1835" which he implemented alongside Thomas Babington Macaulay.

Explanation

Lord Dalhousie took over as Governor General in 1848.

'Doctrine of Lapse' was also formulated by Lord Dalhousie.

The Doctrine of Lapse was first applied in the year 1848 to the State of Satra.

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) in the year 1848.

Explanation

Field Marshal Auchinleck was entrusted with the job of dividing the British Indian Army in 1947 during the partition of India and Pakistan.

He was responsible for overseeing the distribution of military assets between the two new nations.

Explanation

Lord Curzon divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905

on October 16, 1905, by Lord Curzon, the British colonial administrator of India at the time

The partition of Bengal was the most important event during the rule of Lord Curzon

The province was divided into West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,

and East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

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Explanation

Warren Hastings was governor general of Bengal from 1772 to 1785.

Confused Questions

First Governor of Bengal:

Robert Clive

first Governor-General of Bengal was

Warren Hastings

first Governor-General of India was

William Bentinck

Who was the first viceroy of India?

Lord Canning

Who was the last Viceroy of India?

Lord Mountbatten

Explanation

• Bhagat Singh was hanged by the British in Lahore on March 23, 1931.
• Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary who participated in the murder of a British police officer and later carried out a bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi.
• He was convicted of murder and hanged at the age of 23, becoming a folk hero in Northern India.

Explanation

• The Pitt's India Act of 1784 gave the Governor-General a casting vote in the Council, but did not extend this right to the Governors.
• This meant that the Governor-General had the decisive vote in case of a tie, while the Governors did not have this privilege.