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Exploring Indian History

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What were the main causes of the Indian independence movement?

a)

British colonial rule, economic exploitation, social awareness, the impact of World War II, the rise of nationalism.

b)

Formation of the United Nations

c)

Technological progress in India

d)

Cultural Renaissance in Europe

2.

What is the name of an early civilization in ancient India?

a)

Indus Valley Civilization

b)

Vedic Civilization

c)

Mohenjo-Daro

d)

Harappan Culture

3.

What was the significance of the Battle of Plassey?

a)

The Battle of Plassey was significant because it established British dominance in India and marked the beginning of British colonial rule.

b)

It was a decisive victory for the French in India.

c)

It ended Mughal rule in India.

d)

This battle advanced the integration of Indian states.

4.

What is the significance of the Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi?

a)

It was a march to promote salt production for export.

b)

The Salt March was a military campaign against British forces.

c)

It was to celebrate British colonial achievements.

d)

The Salt March was significant because it united Indians against British rule, demonstrated nonviolent resistance, and marked an important moment in the Indian independence movement.

5.

What impact did the 1857 rebellion have on British policies?

a)

The East India Company increased control over more territories.

b)

British policies became more liberal towards Indian governance.

c)

The rebellion resulted in greater autonomy for Indian states.

d)

The rebellion ended the rule of the East India Company and established direct British rule in India.

6.

Who was the first ruler of the Haryanka dynasty in Magadha?

a)

Bimbisara

b)

Ashoka

c)

Ajatashatru

d)

Samudragupta

7.

What major reform did Alauddin Khilji implement regarding market prices?

a)

Alauddin Khilji increased taxes on essential goods.

b)

Alauddin Khilji allowed free market pricing for all goods.

c)

Alauddin Khilji abolished all market regulations.

d)

Alauddin Khilji implemented price controls on essential goods.

8.

Which of the following British officials was associated with the concept of 'safety valve' for British rule?

a)

Saunders Alexius Abbott

b)

Lord Curzon

c)

A.O. Hume

d)

Lord Cornwallis

9.

Mahatma Gandhi started the Kheda Satyagraha in Gujarat in 1918 to:

a)

Mill owners

b)

Landowners

c)

Farmers

d)

Coal rebellion

10.

When was the first census conducted in India?

a)

Lord Mayo

b)

Lord Lytton

c)

Lord Auckland

d)

Sir John Napier

11.

Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed?

a)

Lord Irwin

b)

Lord Reading

c)

Lord Chelmsford

d)

Lord Wavell

12.

Arrange the following in order -

A. Gupta Empire B. Mahajanapadas C. Magadha Empire D. Maurya Empire

a)

A B C D

b)

D C B A

c)

B C D A

d)

B A C D

13.

The Ajanta and Ellora caves indicate the development of painting art -

a)

Pallava

b)

Chalukya

c)

Pandya

d)

Rashtrakuta

14.

Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse 

a)

Lord Dalhousie 

b)

Lord Dufferin

c)

Lord Curzon

d)

None of the above

15.

Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as the national anthem of India. How many verses of the song have been adopted?

a)

A. Third and fourth verses

b)

B. Entire song

c)

C. Only the first verse

d)

D. First and second verses