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Q. 3618
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"History of British India" is written by:
A Charles Grant
B Alexander Duff
C E. Storrow
D James Mill
Correct Option:
D [ James Mill ]
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Explanation
Correct answer: D — James Mill wrote "History of British India" (6 volumes, 1817–1819), presenting a comprehensive, often critical view of Indian society under British rule.
Why others are incorrect:
A. Charles Grant
B. Alexander Duff
C. E. Storrow
They did not author this work. Grant was a missionary administrator, Duff a missionary, and Storrow a later writer; none published the famous historical survey of British India by Mill.
Q. 3617
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The practice of Sati was abolished by Lord William Bentinck on:
A December 4, 1826
B November 4, 1827
C November 4, 1828
D December 4, 1829
Correct Option:
D [ December 4, 1829
]
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Correct answer: D (December 4, 1829)
Why this is correct: Lord William Bentinck issued Regulation XVII (1829) banning Sati in British India, effective from December 4, 1829.
Q. 3567
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Subhas Chandra Bose was elected as President of Congress in the year:
A 1938
B 1933
C 1928
D 1923
Correct Option:
A [ 1938 ]
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Q. 3148
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Satara got annexed to East India Company by applying which policy?
A Principle of Adjudication
B Principle of Paramountcy
C Doctrine of Lapse
D Doctrine of Land
Correct Option:
C [ Doctrine of Lapse ]
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Q. 3141
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Who took arms and led an anti-British movement when the British tried to annex the State of Kitoor?
A Sethu Lakshmi Bhai
B Rudramadevi
C Rani Channamma
D Rani Lakshmi Bhai
Correct Option:
C [ Rani Channamma ]
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Q. 3139
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Which Governor General was credited with the initiation of the policy of 'Paramountcy'?
A Lord Richardson
B Lord Hastings
C Lord Clive
D Lord Williamson
Correct Option:
B [ Lord Hastings ]
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Q. 3074
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After the battle of ________ in 1757, the British achieved political power in India
A Buxar
B Plassey
C Aliwal
D None of these
Correct Option:
B [ Plassey ]
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Q. 3064
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Who handed over the charge of Indian National Army to Netaji?