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4 questions · 2020 · answers as per the UPSC key
UPSC 2020 · Q21 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs :
- Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State
- Banian — Indian agent of the East India Company
- Mirasidar — Designated revenue payer to the State
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
UPSC 2020 · Q23 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save
Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century ?
(a) Indian handicrafts were ruined.
(b) Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers.
(c) Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country.
(d) Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.
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Answer: (a) Indian handicrafts were ruined.
UPSC 2020 · Q33 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
(a) peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters
(b) its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
(c) national leaders’ opposition to the cultivation of indigo
(d) Government control over the planters
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Answer: (b) its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
UPSC 2020 · Q34 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save
Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
(a) he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so
(b) he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India
(c) he wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment
(d) he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
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Answer: (d) he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India