Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#136] The Peasant and the Raj is the work of __________
Correct Answer

(A) Eric Stokes

Explanation

Solution: The Peasant and the Raj is the work of Eric Stokes.

[#137] Which of the following Governor-General introduced the services of Railway and telegraph systems?
Correct Answer

(B) Lord Dalhousie

Explanation

Solution: James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie KT PC (22 April 1812 – 19 December 1860), styled Lord Ramsay until 1838 and known as The Earl of Dalhousie between 1838 and 1849, was a Scottish statesman and colonial administrator in British India. He served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.

[#138] Siraj-ud-Daulah renamed which city as Alinagar?
Correct Answer

(A) Calcutta

Explanation

Solution: Siraj-ud-Daulah renamed Calcutta as Alinagar, the treaty of Alinagar was signed on 9 feb 1757 between Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah.

[#139] Who is also known by the name of 'Tiger of 'Mysore'?
Correct Answer

(B) Tipu Sultan

Explanation

Solution: Tipu Sultan Successor of Hyder Ali (Ruler of Mysore), is known as the "Tiger of Mysore" and also known as "CITIZEN TIPU". He was a good administrator and launched many reforms related to Revenue and administration. He founded the "Jacobian Club" in Mysore. He died in fourth Anglo Mysore war.

[#140] On June 14, 1927 __________consecrated a mirror - with the message "Om shanti" written on the surface - in a temple in Kalavankode
Correct Answer

(C) Sree Narayana Guru

Explanation

Solution: On June 14, 1927 Sree Narayana Guru consecrated a mirror - with the message "Om shanti" written on the surface - in a temple in Kalavankode.