Indian History Questions and Answers
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Q131
During British rule, who was instrumental for the introduction of Ryotwari system in the Madras Presidency?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari system.
Q132
Which one of the following novels was a source of inspiration for the freedom fighters in India?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Anandmath inspired freedom fighters with its nationalist themes.
Q133
Name three important forms of Satyagraha.
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The core forms of Satyagraha involved noncooperation, civil disobedience, and boycott.
Q134
When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Aurangzeb was the Mughal emperor during the formation of the East India Company.
Q135
Which one of the following events did not take place during the Viceroyalty of Lord Curzon?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Indian National Congress was founded before Lord Curzon’s tenure.
Q136
Who among the following organized the All India Depressed Classes Association in colonial India?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: B.R. Ambedkar was a key founder of the Depressed Classes movement.
Q137
The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The 1857 revolt occurred under Governor-General Lord Canning.
Q138
Who coined the term Satyagraha?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Gandhi introduced the concept and term of Satyagraha.
Q139
India became independent during the viceroyalty of
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy when India gained independence.
Q140
The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission.