Welcome to your modernhistoryquiz7
1.
The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorising local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time? [2007]
2.
Consider the following statements: [2006]
- The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company’s monopoly of Indian trade.
- Under the Government of India Act, 1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India Company altogether and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.
Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act? [2005]
4.
With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883? [2003]
5.
Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament? [2002]
6.
Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting “portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning? [2002]
7.
That the per capita income in India was Rs. 20 in 1867–68, was ascertained for the first time by: [2000]
8.
The Governor-General who followed a spirited “Forward” policy towards Afghanistan was: [1999]
9.
Which one of the following Indian leaders was dismissed by the British from the Indian Civil Service? [1999]
10.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [1998]
I. Theodore Beck: Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh
II. lbert Bill: Ripon
III. Pherozesha Mehta: Indian National Congress
IV.Badruddin Tyabji: Muslim League
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
