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Question 3627

Who is known as Father of Indian Civil Service:

ACornwalis

BSatyetham

CCurzon

DWilliam Bentinck

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A. CornwalisLord Cornwallis is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Civil Service.’ During his tenure as Governor-General (1786–1793), he introduced administrative reforms to create an efficient and honest bureaucracy. He established the foundation of the modern civil service by implementing strict rules, merit-based recruitment, and better salaries to reduce corruption.

Question 3626

Who did not participate in the Revolt of 1857:

ARani Laksmi Bai

BBhagat Singh

CTantya Tope

DNana Saheb

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B. Bhagat SinghBhagat Singh did not participate in the Revolt of 1857. He was a revolutionary freedom fighter of the 20th century who fought against British rule through his involvement in the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). The Revolt of 1857 occurred long before his time and was led by figures like Rani Lakshmibai, Tantya Tope, and Nana Saheb.

Question 3613

English Education was introduced in India by:

ACurzon

BNehru

CMaccaulay

DDalhausie

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C. MaccaulayEnglish education was introduced in India by Thomas Babington Macaulay. In his famous “Minute on Indian Education” (1835), Macaulay advocated for the promotion of English language and Western knowledge over traditional Indian learning. His recommendations led to the implementation of Lord William Bentinck’s education policy, which laid the foundation for the modern English-based education system in India.

Question 3612

The first railway line in India was opened to traffic in:

A1783

B1824

C1923

D1853

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D. 1853The first railway line in India was opened to traffic on 16 April 1853. It ran between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers. The train was hauled by three locomotives named Sultan, Sindh, and Sahib. This event marked the beginning of the railway era in India, revolutionizing transport and trade.

Question 3611

Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:

ALord Wellesley

BLord Canning

CLord Dalhousie

DLord Rippon

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C. Lord DalhousieThe Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this policy, if an Indian ruler died without a natural male heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British East India Company. This doctrine led to the annexation of several states, including Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur, and became one of the causes of the Revolt of 1857.

Question 3586

Who played an important role in bringing the Congress and the Muslim League together (Lucknow Pact, 1916)?

ADadabhai Naoroji

BLokmanya Tilak

CM.A.Jinha

DAnnie Besant

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B. Lokmanya TilakLokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak played an important role in bringing the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League together during the Lucknow Pact of 1916. The pact marked a historic moment of Hindu-Muslim unity, where both parties agreed to present joint constitutional demands to the British government for greater self-governance.

Question 3584

Where did the French establish their first factory in India?

APondicherry

BMusalipatam

CSurat

DGoa

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C. SuratThe French established their first factory in India at Surat in 1668. Surat, located on the western coast, was an important trading port at that time. This marked the beginning of French commercial activities in India, which later expanded to places like Pondicherry, Chandernagore, and Karaikal.

Question 3583

The site of Harappa is located on the bank of river:

ARavi

BIndus

CBeas

DSaraswati

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A. RaviThe site of Harappa is located on the banks of the river Ravi in present-day Pakistan. It was one of the major urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its planned city layout, advanced drainage system, and use of standardized bricks. The discovery of Harappa in the 1920s marked the beginning of In

Question 3582

Who among the following established the Mukti Mission in Pune?

APandita Ramabai

BSwami Dayanand Saraswati

CSavitribai Phule

DJyotiba Phule

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A. Pandita RamabaiThe Mukti Mission in Pune was established by Pandita Ramabai in 1889. It was founded to provide shelter, education, and vocational training to widows and destitute women. Pandita Ramabai, a pioneering social reformer and women’s rights activist, worked tirelessly for the upliftment and empowerment of women in India.

Question 3581

Ram Mohan Roy was conferred with the title "Raja" by:

Athe British

Bthe Mughals

Cthe Hindus

DIndian Women

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B. the MughalsRam Mohan Roy was conferred with the title “Raja” by the Mughal Emperor Akbar II in 1831. He was sent as an ambassador to England to represent the Mughal emperor’s interests before the British government. The title recognized his intellect, reformist zeal, and contribution to social and educational progress in India.

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Indian History

Who is known as Father of Indian Civil Service:

Who did not participate in the Revolt of 1857:

English Education was introduced in India by:

The first railway line in India was opened to traffic in:

Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:

Who played an important role in bringing the Congress and the Muslim League together (Lucknow Pact, 1916)?

Where did the French establish their first factory in India?

The site of Harappa is located on the bank of river:

Who among the following established the Mukti Mission in Pune?

Ram Mohan Roy was conferred with the title "Raja" by:

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