East India Company Rule MCQs with Answers

Free trade policy was adopted during period.

• A.Lord Dalhousie
• B.Lord Ripon
• C.Lord Curzon
• D.Lord Lytton

Which of the following was/were introduced by British in India?

• A.Railways
• B.English education system
• C.Modern postal system
• D.All of these

Past Paper MCQ

In which year did the British government annex Punjab?

• A.1843
• B.1846
• C.1849
• D.1857

Which of the following nation(s) came to India as a trader?

• A.Portuguese
• B.Dutch
• C.English
• D.All of these

During whose tenure as Governor-General was the railway line established in India?

• A.Lord William Bentinck
• B.Lord Canning
• C.Lord Dalhousie
• D.Lord Cornwallis

Who was the founder of Fort William College?

• A.Lord Cornwallis
• B.Lord Wellesley
• C.Warren Hastings
• D.Lord William Bentinck

Sindh was defeated by the British in which battle?

• A.Battle of Miani
• B.Battle of Plassey
• C.Battle of Buxar
• D.Battle of Delhi

Who would pay the salary of the British Secretary of State for Indian Affairs according to the British government announcement?

• A.Indian revenues
• B.British resources
• C.East India Company funds
• D.Joint contribution by British and Indian treasuries

Past Paper MCQ

Main goal of British colonial rule in Punjab:

• A.Establishment of democracy
• B.Spread of Christianity
• C.Promotion of local industries
• D.Exploitation of resources

Past Paper MCQ

What was the main goal of British colonial rule in Punjab?

• A.Spread of Christianity
• B.Exploitation of resources
• C.Promotion of local industries
• D.Establishment of democratic institutions