Practice 285 British Imperialism & Resistance multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. The 'Subsidiary Alliance System' was introduced by which Governor-General?
Explanation
Lord Wellesley (Governor-General 1798-1805) introduced the Subsidiary Alliance System to bring Indian states under British control without direct annexation. Hyderabad (1798) was the first state to accept it.
Q2. The Vernacular Press Act (1878) was passed during the tenure of:
Explanation
The Vernacular Press Act (1878) by Lord Lytton imposed restrictions on Indian language newspapers to curb criticism of the government. It was called the 'Gagging Act'. Lord Ripon repealed it in 1882. It was modelled on the Irish Press Laws.
Q3. Lord Willingdon's viceroyalty (1931-1936) was marked by:
Explanation
Lord Willingdon (1931-36) suppressed the relaunched CDM (1932), arrested Gandhi and Congress leaders, the Communal Award (1932) and Poona Pact happened, and the GOI Act 1935 was passed during his tenure.
Q4. The Pagal Panthi Movement in Bengal was led by:
Explanation
The Pagal Panthi Movement (1825-1850s) in the Mymensingh and Sherpur areas of Bengal was led by Tipu (Karam Shah), son of the sect founder Karim Shah. The Pagal Panthis were a syncretic religious sect (combining Hindu and Muslim elements) of Garo tribals and Muslim peasants. They revolted against the oppression of zamindars, demanding land rights and fair rent. The British suppressed it after several years of resistance.
Q5. The de-industrialization of India under British rule particularly affected:
Explanation
British policies particularly devastated India's textile industry. Cheap machine-made British textiles flooded Indian markets while high tariffs were placed on Indian exports. The famous Dhaka muslin industry was virtually destroyed. Weavers were reduced to agricultural laborers.
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Q6. The Rowlatt Committee was chaired by:
Q7. Which Governor-General is known as the 'Maker of Modern India' and introduced railways, telegraph, and postal reforms?
Q8. Lord Chelmsford's viceroyalty (1916-1921) saw which of these events? 1. Rowlatt Act 2. Jallianwala Bagh 3. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 4. Non-Cooperation Movement
Q9. The Revolt of 1857 failed primarily because:
Q10. Lord Ripon is known as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' because he:
Q11. Savitribai Phule is known for:
Q12. The Theosophical Society in India was primarily led by:
Q13. The Amrita Bazar Patrika converted from Bengali to English overnight to evade the:
Q14. The Vernacular Press Act was passed in which year?
Q15. Sati was abolished by:
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