Modern History (Civil Service Examination), Questions and Answers, GK for UPSC, Bank PO & All Exams

1. In India, the first Bank of limited liability managed by Indi and founded in 1881 was: [2003].

a. Hindustan Commercial Bank

b. Oudh Commercial Bank

c. Punjab National Bank

d. Punjab and Sind Bank Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [2008]
List-I (Author) - List-II (Work)
A. Bankimchandra - 1. Shatranj Ke Khilari
B. Dinabandhu Mitra - 2. Debi Chaudhurani
C. Premchand - 3. Nil-Darpan
4. Chandrakanta
Code:

a. A-2; B-4; C-1

b. A-3; B-4; C-2

c. A-2; B-3; C-1

d. A-3; B-1; C-4

3. Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting "portfolio" or departmental system for corporate functioning? [2002]

a. Indian Councils Act, 1861

b. Government of India Act, 1858

c. Indian Councils Act, 1892

d. Indian Councils Act, 1909

4. Which one of the fol lowing is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th Century? [2005]

a. Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buxar-Battle of Ambur- Battle of Plassey

b. Battle of Ambur-Battle of Plassey-Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buxar

c. Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Plassey-Battle of Ambur-Battle of Buxar.

d. Battle of Ambur-Battle of Buxar- Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Plassey.

5. In India, among the following locations, the Dutch established their earliest factory at: [2003]

a. Surat

b. Pulicat

c. Cochin

d. Cassimbazar

6. During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission? [2003]

a. To review the fitness of India for further political reforms

b. To report on existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations 45,

c. To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India.

d. To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India

7. Who among the following wrote the book Bahubivah?

a. Raja Rammohan Roy [2007]

b. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

c. Pandita Rambai

d. Rabindranath Tagore

8. Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act? [2005]

a. Lord Dufferin

b. Lord Ripon

c. LordCurzon

d. LordHardinge

9. The aim of education as stated by the Wood's despatch of 1854 was: [2003]

a. the creation of employment opportunities for native Indians

b. the spread of western culture in India

c. the promotion of literacy among the people using English medium of language

d. the introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education

10. Which one of the following was the first fort constructed by the British in India? [2007]

a. Fort William

b. Fort St George

c. Fort St David

d. FortStAngelo

General Knowledge

1. World Geography -Test-01

2. World Geography -Test-02

3. World Geography -Test-03

4. Geography of India -Test-01

5. Geography of India -Test-02

6. Geography of India -Test-03

7. Geography of India -Test-04

8. Geography of India -Test-05

9. History of India - Test - 01

10. History of India - Test - 02

11. History of India - Test - 03

12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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