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VAJIRAM & RAVI

Prelims CAMP – 2025
Subject – History
Test - MH – 01
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1. Why was the East India Company (EIC) 4. Consider the following statements:
considered a mercantile trading company? 1. The Dutch established their first factory in
(a) It was directly controlled by the British India at Pulicat.
Crown from its inception. 2. The English established their first factory at
(b) It initially focused on profit-making through Surat by the Golden Farman of the Sultan of
trade and not territorial conquest. Golconda.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) It was primarily involved in revenue
correct?
collection in India.
(a) 1 only
(d) It was a military organization with no
(b) 2 only
commercial interests.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following territories:
1. Goa 5. Consider the following:
2. Nagar Haveli 1. Advanced navy
3. Panikota 2. Industrial revolution
4. Chandernagore 3. Stable home government with efficient
How many of the above were controlled by the monarchs
Portuguese in seventeenth century India? 4. Use of debt market to fund wars
(a) Only one How many of the above factors contributed to the
(b) Only two success of Britain among all the European nations
(c) Only three who came as traders to India?
(d) All four (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
3. What was the "Dual System of Administration" (d) All four
introduced in Bengal during British colonial rule?
(a) It was a collaboration between the British
6. Consider the following statements with reference
East India Company and the French East
to Portuguese Governors in India:
India Company in governing Bengal
1. Almeida made efforts to abolish the practice
(b) A system of governance where revenue and of sati in Goa and neighbouring areas.
police administration was divided between 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque introduced the
the British East India Company and Nawab cartaze system to prevent the seizure of
of Bengal Portuguese in the Indian Ocean.
(c) An arrangement where power was divided 3. Nino da Cunha shifted the headquarters from
between the British Crown and the East India Cochin to Goa.
Company in the governance of Bengal Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) A system where Bengal was divided into correct?
two separate administrative regions, one for (a) 3 only
British citizens and one for Indian citizens (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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7. Consider the following items: 10. Consider the following factors:
1. Pearls 1. Discovery of Brazil
2. Raw silk 2. Spread of knowledge of the sea route to India
3. Wool to other European nations
4. Gold 3. Capture of territories of Salsette and Bassein
In the 18th century, how many of the above were by the Marathas
imported by India from the Persian Gulf region? How many of the above contributed to the decline
(a) Only one of the Portuguese power in India by the 18th
(b) Only two century?
(c) Only three (a) Only one
(d) All four (b) Only two
(c) All three
8. Consider the following: (d) None
1. Collapse of aristocratic rulers
2. Forfeiture of land rights of zamindars by the 11. In the context of history of India, the strife with
English Pindaris was associated with which one of the
3. Passing of Religious Disabilities Act, 1856 following?
4. Denial of foreign service allowance to Indian (a) Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-19)
sepoys (b) First Burma War (1824–26)
How many of the above factors were responsible (c) Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848–49)
for the Revolt of 1857? (d) First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–1842)
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 12. Consider the following pairs:
(c) Only three
Treaty Consequence
(d) All four
1. Treaty of Ryswick, Ownership of
1697 Pondicherry was
9. In the context of the history of India, consider the transferred from
following statements: Dutch to French
1. Gomasthas were Indian agents of the British 2. Treaty of Yandabo, Afghanistan ceded
East India Company who signed agreements 1826 territories to British
India
with local weavers and artisans for supplying
goods. 3. Treaty of Sagauli, Established the
2. Factors were the official in-charge of trading 1816 boundary line of
Nepal and India
activities of the East India Company.
How many of the above pairs are correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are
matched?
correct?
(a) Only one pair
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two pairs
(b) 2 only
(c) All three pairs
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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13. Consider the following statements with reference 16. Consider the following statements regarding the
to the policy of “paramountcy”: Subsidiary Alliance system:
1. It was initiated under Lord Hastings. 1. Indian rulers were not allowed to maintain
independent armed forces under this system.
2. It justified annexation of any Indian kingdom
2. In case of failure to pay for the subsidiary
to protect the British interests. forces, the East India Company took over
Which of the statements given above is/are part of the ruler’s territory as a penalty.
correct? 3. The state of Mysore was acquired by the EIC
(a) 1 only under this system.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Consider the following statements with reference
to the system of misls:
1. They were military brotherhoods with a 17. Consider the following statements with reference
democratic set-up. to the Dutch East India Company:
1. In 1663, the Raja of Cochin expelled the
2. They ruled the Punjab region under Sikh
Portuguese from his kingdom with the help
chieftains. of the Dutch East India Company.
3. Ranjit Singh belonged to the Sukarchakiya 2. The Mughal administration exempted the
misl. Dutch companies from the payment of the
Which of the statements given above are correct? Indian transit (rahdari) duties.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. Consider the following pairs:
British Policy 18. Consider the following statements with reference
Adopted to Occupy/
Control to the system of British Residents in colonial
1. Forward Policy Afghanistan India:
2. Doctrine of Lapse Gwalior 1. They were posted in Indian Princely States.
3. Policy of Proud Satara 2. Their appointment was mandated under the
Reserve Policy of Subsidiary Alliance.
3. They had the power to restrict the Princely
How many of the above pairs are correctly
States from engaging in diplomatic alliances
matched? with other States.
(a) Only one pair Which of the statements given above are correct?
(b) Only two pairs (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) All three pairs (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) None (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. In the context of the colonial history of India, 'Non- 23. With reference to the role of Shah Mal in the
Regulation System’ introduced by Lord Dalhousie Revolt of 1857, consider the following statements:
was associated with: 1. He led the sepoy mutiny in Bengal region.
(a) revenue administration in tribal areas 2. He expanded his rebel forces with the support
(b) governance of newly annexed territories of the prisoners released from Meerut jail.
(c) village autonomy in the Princely States 3. He established a “hall of justice” where he
(d) establishment of port towns on eastern coast settled local disputes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
20. Consider the following pairs: (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Book Author
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. Asbab-e-Baghawat- S i r S y e d A h m e d
(d) 1, 2 and 3
e-Hind Khan
2. Majha Pravas Dr. R.C. Mazumdar 24. Which of the following measures were adopted by
3. The Indian war of V.D. Savarkar
Britishers immediately after the 1857 revolt?
Independence 1857 1. Policies were made to protect landlords and
How many of the above pairs are correctly zamindars and give them security of rights
matched? over their lands.
(a) Only one pair 2. All ruling princes of the country were assured
(b) Only two pairs that their territory would never be annexed in
(c) All three pairs future.
(d) None 3. It was decided that the proportion of Indian
soldiers in the army would be increased.
21. In the context of British India, which one of the Select the correct answer using the code given
following events is referred to as "White Mutiny"? below:
(a) The revolt of soldiers of the East India (a) 1 and 2 only
Company over reduced military allowances (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) The upsurge of the European press against (c) 1 and 3 only
the imposition of the Vernacular Press Act, (d) 1, 2 and 3
1878
(c) The revolt of European planters against the
25. Consider the following pairs:
abolition of British indentured labour in
Assam Carnatic War Consequence
(d) The resistance of European soldiers against 1. First, 1740-48 English defeated the
their transfer under the direct control of the French army at Battle of
British crown Wandiwash
2. Second, 1749-54 English and French
22. With reference to the Age of Consent Act (1891), agreed not to interfere
consider the following statements: in the quarrels of native
1. It prohibited the marriage of girls below the princes
age of 16 years. 3. Third, 1758-63 French political
2. It was supported by nationalists like Bal
influence in India
Gangadhar Tilak and Romesh Chunder
disappeared
Mitter.
Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the above pairs are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one pair
(b) 2 only (b) Only two pairs
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

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26. Consider the following: 30. In the context of colonial India, which one of the
1. Battle of St. Thome following statements is correct with reference to
2. Anglo-Bhutan war the ‘Azamgarh Proclamation’?
3. Annexation of Punjab (a) It urged all sections of Indians to unite against
4. Durand agreement
British rule during the Revolt of 1857.
Which of the following is the correct chronological
sequence of the above events? (b) It called for protest against the restrictions
(a) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 imposed by the British upon Hindus and
(b) 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 Muslims pilgrims.
(c) 4 - 1 - 2 - 3 (c) It opposed the recruitment of local people as
(d) 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 indentured labourers by British contractors
and labourers.
27. Consider the following developments:
(d) It opposed the imposition of a permanent
1. Granting equal justice to all Indians
2. Abolition of the doctrine of lapse settlement system of land revenue in North
3. The Governor General acquired the additional India.
title of ‘Viceroy’
How many of the above were issued under the 31. Consider the following statements with reference
‘Queen’s Proclamation’ of 1858? to East India Association:
(a) Only one 1. It was established by Surendranath Banerjee
(b) Only two
in London.
(c) All three
(d) None 2. It sent petitions to the British Parliament to
establish a separate legislature for governance
28. Consider the following pairs with reference to the in India.
Revolt of 1857: Which of the statements given above is/are
Centre of Revolt Leader correct?
1. Bareilly Tantia Tope (a) 1 only
2. Faizabad Maulvi Ahmadullah (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Lucknow Begum Hazrat Mahal
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Allahabad Liaquat Ali
How many of the above pairs are correctly 32. Consider the following pairs:
matched?
(a) Only one pair Organisation Contribution
(b) Only two pairs 1. Landholders’ Used constitutional
(c) Only three pairs Society methods to address the
(d) All four pairs grievances of landlords
2. British Indian Demanded abolition of
29. Consider the following statements with reference
Association salt duty
to the Army Amalgamation Scheme of 1861:
1. It was introduced in India as a result of the 3. Indian League Protested against the re-
Revolt of 1857. newal of charter of East
2. It reserved all higher posts in the army and India Company
the artillery departments for the Europeans. How many of the above pairs are correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are matched?
correct? (a) Only one pair
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two pairs
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

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33. With reference to the Indian National Association, 36. Consider the following pairs:
consider the following statements: Movement Objective
1. Ananda Mohan Bose was one among its key
1. Wahabi Revive original form of
founding members. Islam
2. It helped in organising an all-India conference
2. Faraizi Organise peasants to rise
in Calcutta in 1883.
against oppression of the
3. It demanded reduction of the age limit zamindars
for candidates of the Indian Civil Service
3. Ahmadiyya Spread western liberal
examination.
education among Indian
Which of the statements given above is/are Muslims
correct?
(a) 1 only How many of the above pairs are correctly
(b) 3 only matched?
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) Only one pair
(d) 2 and 3 only (b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs

34. The Bombay Presidency Association was started (d) None

by which one of the following personalities?
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji and Dinshaw Edulji Wacha
37. In the context of the history of India, which one of
(b) Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev Thapar
the following statements best describes the ‘Rakhi
(c) Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee and Sachin Sanyal
system’?
(d) Badruddin Tyabji and Pherozeshah Mehta
(a) It was a tax imposed by the Mughal Empire
on zamindars for land protection.
35. Which of the following factors led to the growth (b) It offered protection to cultivators in exchange
of nationalism in India during the second half of
for a tax on the agricultural produce.
the 19th century?
(c) It was a revenue-sharing agreement between
1. Growth in the circulation of vernacular
the Marathas and Rajputs.
newspapers
(d) It was a military protection system among the
2. Spread of English as a medium of language
3. Historical research by scholars like R.G. Deccan Sultanates.
Bhandarkar and R.L. Mitra
4. National liberation movements in Italy and 38. ‘Ganimi kava’, a form of guerrilla warfare tactics,
Greece
was deployed by which one of the following
Select the correct answer using the code given
dynasties in its military?
below:
(a) Mughals
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Marathas
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only (c) Rajputs
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Wodiyar

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39. Consider the following statements: 42. Consider the following crops:
1. The power of the Jats reached its zenith under 1. Maize
2. Guava
his reign.
3. Sugarcane
2. He established political control over the 4. Cashew nut
territories of western Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. How many of the above were introduced in India
3. He built the famous Lohagarh fort in by the Portuguese?
(a) Only one
Rajasthan.
(b) Only two
Which one of the following personalities is (c) Only three
described above? (d) All four
(a) Churaman Singh
43. With reference to the islands of Bombay, consider
(b) Gokula
the following statements:
(c) Suraj Mal 1. Sultan Bahadur Shah, the ruler of Gujarat,
(d) Badan Singh ceded the islands to the Portuguese in the 16th
century.
2. The British successfully gained them from
40. Which one of the following statements best the Portuguese with the help of the Dutch
explains the immediate result of the Battle of East India company in the 17th century.
Buxar (1764)? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) The British emerged as the ruling power in correct?
(a) 1 only
Bengal.
(b) 2 only
(b) Mir Jafar was made the Nawab of Bengal by
(c) Both 1 and 2
the British East India Company. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) The British defeated the Marathas and
expanded their empire in North India. 44. In the context of the history of India, the term
(d) The Nawab of Awadh was permanently ‘Chatuspathis’ was associated with:
removed from power by the British. (a) libraries
(b) rest houses
(c) hospitals
41. In the context of early nineteenth century India, (d) educational institutions
consider the following statements:
1. The jotedars controlled local trade as well as 45. Consider the following statements with reference
money lending activities. to the status of women in the 18th century India:
2. The zamindars were responsible for paying 1. The lower class women generally worked in
the revenue to the East India Company. fields to support the family income.
2. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber promoted
Which of the statements given above is/are
widow remarriage.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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46. Consider the following statements with reference 49. Consider the following pairs:
to the Battle of Plassey, 1757: Organisation/ Founder
1. The rampant misuse of trade privileges by the Conference
East India Company was a major cause for 1. Bharat Stree Pandita Ramabai
Mahamandal Saraswati
the battle.
2. It established the sovereignty of the English 2. Arya Mahila Samaj Sarla Devi
Chaudhurani
over Calcutta.
3. All India Women’s Ramabai Ranade
Which of the statements given above is/are Conference
correct?
How many of the above pairs are correctly
(a) 1 only
matched?
(b) 2 only
(a) Only one pair
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Only two pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three pairs
(d) None
47. Which one of the following personalities was
the first President and Governor-General of Fort
50. Consider the following statements:
William in Bengal?
1. He rebelled against the induction of enfield rifle
(a) Sir Charles Eyre
whose cartridges were made of animal fat.
(b) Warren Hastings
2. He is known for his attack on British officers
(c) Lord Cornwallis
at Barrackpore in 1857.
(d) Robert Clive
3. His regiment was disbanded for showing
resentment against the British government.
48. In the context of British India, the Religious Which one of the following personalities is
Disabilities Act, 1856 was aimed at: described above?
(a) preventing forced religious conversions in (a) Tantia Tope
India (b) Mangal Pandey
(b) allowing individuals to inherit property even (c) Nana Sahib
after converting to another religion (d) Kunwar Singh
(c) abolishing caste-based discrimination in
government jobs
(d) introducing a uniform civil law for all
communities

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