What was the impact of colonialism on Punjab?

A. Suppression of local craft and traditions

B. Revival of traditional handicrafts

C. Strengthening of local self-governance

D. Promotion of indigenous industries

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31.
Past Paper MCQ
What was the impact of colonialism on Punjab?
Correct Answer: A. Suppression of local craft and traditions
One-liner
Colonialism in Punjab led to the suppression of local craft and traditions, as British economic policies dismantled indigenous industries and imposed foreign cultural norms.
32.
Who led the military conquest of Sindh and conquered the whole of Sindh in 1843?
Correct Answer: C. Sir Charles James Napier
One-liner
Sindh was conquered in 1843 by Sir Charles James Napier, who led the British military campaign against the Talpur rulers.
33.
Under the Doctrine of Lapse, which state was annexed?
Correct Answer: C. Awadh (Oudh)
One-liner
Under the Doctrine of Lapse, Awadh (Oudh) was annexed by Lord Dalhousie in 1856.
34.
Who is known as the father of Civil Service in India?
Correct Answer: D. Charles Cornwallis
One-liner
Charles Cornwallis is known as the father of Civil Service in India for introducing the Cornwallis Code and laying the foundation of the Indian Civil Service (ICS).
35.
British settlers bought land in Bengal in order to:
Correct Answer: A. Cultivate indigo
One-liner
British settlers bought land in Bengal in order to cultivate indigo, which was in high demand for the European textile industry.
36.
The East India Company annexed the Punjab on _?
Correct Answer: D. 2 April 1849
One-liner
The East India Company annexed the Punjab on 2 April 1849, following the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
37.
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Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse in British India?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Dalhousie
One-liner
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, who served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
38.
During the era of East India Company, the areas of Behar, Uresa and Assam were included in?
Correct Answer: C. Bengal Presidency
One-liner
During the East India Company era, the areas of Behar (Bihar), Uresa (Odisha/Orissa) and Assam were included in the Bengal Presidency.
39.
In which year did the British East India Company occupy Punjab?
Correct Answer: B. 1849
One-liner
The British East India Company occupied Punjab in 1849 after defeating the Sikh Empire in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
40.
Who founded Fort William College, an academy of oriental studies, on 18 August 1800?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Wellesley
One-liner
Fort William College, an academy of oriental studies, was founded on 18 August 1800 by Lord Wellesley.

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