Quiz on British Rule in India

What was one of the main reasons for famines in India during British rule?

• Lack of rainfall

• Natural disasters

• Growing cash crops instead of food

• Too much food production

Which language became the official language used in the Indian government during British rule?

• Urdu

• Hindi

• Bengali

• English

What sport was introduced to India by the British?

• Badminton

• Cricket

• Hockey

• Football

Which Indian leader is known for his philosophy of non-violence?

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Bhagat Singh

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What was the primary purpose of the British East India Company in India?

• To promote education

• To trade and profit

• To spread Christianity

• To establish democracy

What was the primary reason for the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?

• Religious discrimination

• Economic exploitation

• Political oppression

• Social reforms

Who led the British at the Battle of Plassey?

• Richard Wellesley

• Robert Clive
• James Ramsay

• Clive Owen

Which Mughal emperor was proclaimed as Emperor of Hindustan during the Sepoy Rebellion?

• Akbar the Great
• Bahadur Shah Zafar II

• Shah Jahan
• Aurangzeb

The Boer were settlers in Africa originally from where?

• Germany
• France
• Portugal
• The Netherlands

Which African tribe fought against the British and initially had success, but were later defeated?

• Hausa
• Ashanti
• Zulu
• Maasai