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


7.
The Pitt's Act subordinated the _____ to Bengal in all questions of war, diplomacy, and revenues.
A.
Bombay Presidency
B.
Madras Presidency
C.
Chinese trade
D.
Both a and b
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ANSWER :
D. Both a and b
8.
In 1786, the _____ was given the authority to overrule his council in matters of importance affecting safety, peace, or the interests of the Empire of India.
A.
Council of ministers
B.
Governor-general
C.
Cabinet ministers
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
B. Governor-general
9.
By the _____ of 1813, the trade monopoly of the Company in India was ended and trade with India was thrown open to all British subjects.
A.
Bengal Regulation Act
B.
Pitt's India Act
C.
Charter Act
D.
Muslim Women Act
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ANSWER :
C. Charter Act
10.
The Charter Act of _____ brought the Company's monopoly of tea trade and trade with China to an end.
A.
1833
B.
1818
C.
1864
D.
1846
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ANSWER :
A. 1833
11.
The chief aim of the British was to enable them to exploit India economically to the maximum advantage of various British interests, ranging from the Company to the _____ manufacturers.
A.
Bengal
B.
Madras
C.
Bombay
D.
Lancashire
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ANSWER :
D. Lancashire
12.
From the very beginning the British manufacturers were jealous of the popularity that Indian _____ enjoyed in Britain.
A.
Textiles
B.
Gold
C.
Medicines
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. Textiles