Y8 MSC-Term 2 Quiz-British in India

What term refers to the period of British colonial rule in India from 1857 to 1947?

• Mughal Era

• Colonial uprising

• Indian Renaissance

• British Raj

Which Indian rulers were allowed to retain control of their local areas after supporting the British in 1857?

• Maratha Chiefs

• Sikh warriors

• Rajput Princes

• Mughal Emperors

Why did the British begin attacking Mughal shipping in the 1680s?

• Competition over trade

• Religious differences

• Territorial disputes

• Political alliances

What did Mughal rulers do to allow European control of port cities?

• Built forts

• Declared war

• Made concessions

• Formed alliances

What is the current use of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi?

• British Viceroy’s residence

• Museum of Indian History

• Official home of India’s President

• d) Headquarters of the East India Company

What was Mahatma Gandhi’s primary role in India’s independence movement?

• Military commander

• Colonial administrator

• Advocate for fairness and poverty awareness

• Trade negotiator

In which year did the British recapture Calcutta after being forced to leave in 1756?

• 1740

• 1757

• 1757

• 1856

What port city became the base of British operations in India?

• Karachi

• Chennai

• Mumbai

• Calcutta

Which European countries are mentioned as rivals in controlling Indian port cities by 1740?

• France and Britain

• Germany and Britain

• Italy and Britain

• Spain and Britain

What event led to the creation of independent India and Pakistan in 1947?

• The signing of the Royal Charter

• The Battle of Plassey

• The British Raj dissolution

• Mahatma Gandhi’s protests