Modern History Years — Set 1
Days & Years · आधुनिक इतिहास के वर्ष · Questions 1–10 of 80
In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place, establishing British influence in Bengal?
Correct Answer: A. 1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757. It resulted in the victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal. This event is often considered the starting point of British political rule in India.
The Third Battle of Panipat, fought between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali, occurred in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1761
The Third Battle of Panipat took place on January 14, 1761. It ended in a decisive victory for the Afghan forces under Abdali. This battle significantly weakened the Maratha Empire's influence over Northern India.
When was the Regulating Act, the first parliamentary intervention in East India Company affairs, passed?
Correct Answer: A. 1773
The Regulating Act was passed in 1773 to overhaul the management of the East India Company. It established the office of Governor-General of Bengal. Warren Hastings became the first individual to hold this high-ranking administrative post.
The Permanent Settlement system of land revenue was introduced in Bengal in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1793
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793. This system fixed land revenue payments permanently and created a new class of landlords known as Zamindars. It had a profound long-term impact on the agrarian structure of colonial India.
In which year did the Battle of Buxar take place, leading to the Treaty of Allahabad?
Correct Answer: A. 1764
The Battle of Buxar was fought in October 1764. The British East India Company defeated the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II. Following this victory, the Treaty of Allahabad granted the Company the Diwani rights of Bengal.
The first railway line in India was opened for public traffic in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1853
The first commercial train ran between Bombay and Thane on April 16, 1853. It covered a distance of approximately 34 kilometers using three steam locomotives. This project was initiated during the tenure of Governor-General Lord Dalhousie.
In which year did the Great Rebellion (First War of Independence) start against British rule?
Correct Answer: A. 1857
The uprising began on May 10, 1857, with a mutiny of sepoys in Meerut. It quickly spread across Central and North India, challenging the authority of the East India Company. The event led to the formal end of Company rule and the beginning of the British Raj.
When was the Government of India Act passed, transferring power from the Company to the British Crown?
Correct Answer: D. 1858
The Government of India Act was enacted in 1858 following the rebellion of 1857. It abolished the East India Company and placed India under the direct governance of the British monarch. Lord Canning was subsequently appointed as the first Viceroy of India.
In which year was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?
Correct Answer: A. 1885
The Indian National Congress was established in December 1885 in Bombay. A.O. Hume, a retired British officer, played a key role in its formation. The first session was presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee.
The Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1905
The partition was implemented in 1905, officially for administrative convenience. However, it was widely seen as a tactic to divide the nationalist movement along communal lines. The decision triggered the massive Swadeshi Movement and widespread protests.