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Question 1:

What was a major economic repercussion of the 1857 Revolt for the British East India Company?

Loss of monopoly on trade Expansion into new markets Reduction in operating costs Increase in profitability

Question 2:

How did the Mughal Empire contribute to the development of Indian literature?

Patronage of poets and writers Establishing printing presses Introducing new languages Creating a national library

Question 3:

What role did the Indian Navy play in the struggle for independence in 1946?

Acted as a peacekeeping force in partition riots Led the Naval Mutiny against British rule Provided strategic support to the British Assisted in transporting Indian troops for the World War

Question 4:

What was a major contribution of the Mughals to Indian literature?

Promotion of Persian literature Establishment of a national language Introduction of Greek literature Development of regional languages

Question 5:

What was the main consequence of the Subsidiary Alliance system for Indian princely states?

Enhancement of political stability Strengthening of military power Improvement in economic conditions Loss of sovereignty and autonomy

Question 6:

Which Mughal emperor is associated with the compilation of the Baburnama?

Babur Jahangir Akbar Shah Jahan

Question 7:

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the 1857 Revolt on the British judicial system in India?

Abolition of traditional Indian laws Establishment of an independent judiciary Introduction of more stringent laws Reduction in the use of capital punishment

Question 8:

Which event marked the end of the British policy of divide and rule, leading to the Transfer of Power in 1947?

Simon Commission Cabinet Mission Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms Cripps Mission

Question 9:

What was the primary effect of the British policy of Free Trade on Indian textiles?

Increase in domestic consumption Revival of traditional weaving Decline due to competition with British textiles Modernization of textile industry

Question 10:

Who was instrumental in promoting the education of women in India during the 19th century?

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Vivekananda Savitribai Phule

Quiz: History & Culture of India (1526 to 1950)