Indian History Questions and Answers
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Q61
The first telegraph line between Calcutta and Agra was opened in
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Calcutta-Agra telegraph line started functioning in 1853.
Q62
When was the first passenger train run in India?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The historic Bombay-Thane train journey was in April 1853.
Q63
In which session of the Indian National Congress was the tricolour flag unfurled for the first time?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The tricolour was first unfurled at the 1920 Calcutta session.
Q64
Which among the following regulations made English as medium of education compulsory in government aided schools and colleges?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Macaulay's Minute advocated English as medium of education in 1835.
Q65
Which of the following events made the English East India Company the legitimate masters of the Bengal Suba?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey established Company control over Bengal.
Q66
In which of the following years 26th January was celebrated as an independence day?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: January 26, 1930 was declared Purna Swaraj Day by the Indian National Congress.
Q67
Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in legislation?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The 1909 Act allowed limited Indian representation in councils.
Q68
Which year did Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay write Anand Math?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Anand Math was published in 1882.
Q69
In which year Salt Satyagraha took place?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Salt Satyagraha started in 1930.
Q70
Cabinet Mission came to India in the year
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Cabinet Mission arrived in 1946 to discuss India's independence.