The Structure of the Government and the Economic Policies of the British Empire in India 1757 -1857 UPSC Questions

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The Structure of the Government and the Economic Policies of the British Empire in India 1757 -1857 MCQ Questions


1.
When the officials of the East India Company acquired control over Bengal in ____, they had little intention of making any innovations in its administration.
A.
1763
B.
1758
C.
1765
D.
1717
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ANSWER :
C. 1765
2.
with reference to Ryotwari Settlement, Consider the following statements:
1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The Government gave pittas to the Ryots.
3. The Lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None
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ANSWER :
C. 1, 2 and 3
3.
With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Changes" formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home Charges "?
1. Funds used to support the India office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging war outside India by the British.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 1 and 2 only
4.
When did the East India company end the Dual government and administer Bengal directly through its own servants?
A.
1772
B.
1767
C.
1745
D.
1780
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ANSWER :
A. 1772
5.
The first important parliamentary act regarding the Company's affairs was the _____ of 1773.
A.
Non-violence Act
B.
Regulating Act
C.
Muslim Women Act
D.
National Sports University Act
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ANSWER :
B. Regulating Act
6.
Who was the first Governor-General under the Regulating Act of 1773?
A.
William Howard Taft
B.
William Bentinck
C.
Dalhousie
D.
Warren Hastings
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ANSWER :
D. Warren Hastings