Who was the author of the book 'History of British India'?

• Charles Grant

• John Stuart Mill

• James Mill

• William Jones

The Azamgarh Proclamation of August 25, 1857 stressed on which one of the following issues?

• Hindu-Muslim divide

• Support to the English Government

• The return of the Badshahi

• The imposition of heavy Jumas (revenue demand)

Which Viceroy had made the observation, "It's a beautiful world if it wasn't for Gandhi"?

• Lord Irwin

• Lord Wavell

• Lord Mountbatten

• Lord Willingdon

Which Indian businessman favoured 'healthy capitalism' in helping Gandhiji to work towards a 'common object'?

• Ghanshyam Das Birla

• Ambalal Sarabha

• Sir Biren Mookerjee

• T.T.K. Krishnamachar

The art piece "In Memoriam" was a creation of which one of the following European painters?

• Thomas Jones Barker

• Joseph Noel Paton

• Thomas Deniell

• Charles D'Oyly

Who among the following historians have described the Quit India movement as a 'spontaneous revolution'?

• Gordon Johnson

• David Arnold

• F.G. Hutchins

• Peter Robb

Statement I : Abul Fazl shaped, represented and articulated the ideas associated with the reign of Akbar.

Statement II : The qualities of Abul Fazl impressed Akbar who found the former suitable as an adviser and spokesperson for his policies.

• Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

• Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I

• Statement I is true but Statement II is false

• Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Statement I : The Kisan manifesto adopted by the All India Kisan Sabha in August 1936 contained radical demands.

Statement II: The All India Kisan Sabha was a part of the Congress and maintained close relationship with the Provincial Congress Committees.

• Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

• Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I

• Statement I is true but Statement II is false

• Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Statement I : The British ruled India through modern bureaucracy headed by the Indian Civil Service, whose member were recruited through merit based on open competition.

Statement II : The Indian Civil Service was based on the whole hearted participation of Indians.

• Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

• Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I

• Statement I is true but Statement II is false

• Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Which one of the following crops was introduced by the Portuguese in India?

• Opium

• Coffee

• Betel leaf

• Chili