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1.
Consider the following: [2020] Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around:
- Women’s right to gain educationÂ
- Age of consentÂ
- Restitution of conjugal rightsÂ
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2.
Economically, one of the result of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the: [2018]
3.
Consider the following statements: [2017]
- The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.Â
- N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organising the labour movement in British India.Â
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
Consider the following pairs: [2017]
- Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian AssociationÂ
- Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana SabhaÂ
- Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian AssociationÂ
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
5.
Consider the following: [2016]
- Calcutta Unitarian CommitteeÂ
- Tabernacle of New DispensationÂ
- Indian Reform AssociationÂ
Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
6.
Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? [2015]
- Dadabhai NaorojiÂ
- G. Subramania IyerÂ
- R. C. DuttÂ
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
7.
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)? [2014]
- To disclaim any intention to annex Indian StatesÂ
- To place the Indian administration under the British Crown.Â
- To regulate East India Company’s trade with IndiaÂ
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
8.
The Ilbert Bill Controversy was related to the: [2013]
9.
Consider the following statements: [2012] The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he
- Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the BritishÂ
- Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of IndiansÂ
- Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything elseÂ
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
10.
With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges “ formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges’’? [2011]
- Funds used to support the India office in London.Â
- Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.Â
- Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.