Daily Static Quiz (Modern India) October 29, 2025
Daily Static Quiz (Modern India) October 29, 2025
Q1. With reference to the socio-religious reform movements in the 19th century, consider the following statements:
The Shuddhi Movement initiated by Arya Samaj aimed at reconverting those who had been converted to Islam and Christianity back to Hinduism.
The Satyashodhak Samaj founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 sought to liberate the lower castes from exploitation by upper-caste Brahmins.
Swami Dayananda Saraswati coined the term “Swaraj” in his book Satyarth Prakash in 1876.
The DAV College Trust was established before Swami Dayananda Saraswati’s death to promote his educational ideas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q2. Which of the following provisions were part of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
The district magistrate could require publishers to sign a bond pledging not to publish seditious content, and this decision was final with no right of appeal.
The Act applied equally to both English-language and vernacular newspapers.
Publishers could avoid restrictions by submitting their content to a government censor for prior approval.
The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Dual Government system in Bengal (1765-1772):
Under this system, the British East India Company acquired Diwani rights for revenue collection while Nizamat powers remained with the Nawab.
Muhammad Reza Khan served as both Naib Diwan for Bengal and Naib Nazim, effectively functioning under Company supervision.
The system was introduced by Warren Hastings following the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765.
After its abolition in 1772, the Nawab was granted an annual pension of 16 lakh rupees.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q4. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) signed between the British East India Company and Peshwa Baji Rao II included which of the following provisions?
The Peshwa agreed to maintain a British subsidiary force of 6,000 troops at his own expense.
The Peshwa had to renounce his claims over Surat and Baroda.
The Peshwa could not employ any European nationals in his service without British consent.
The treaty granted the Peshwa complete autonomy in conducting foreign relations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q5. With reference to the Charter Act of 1853, consider the following:
It separated the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s Council for the first time.
The law member of the Governor-General’s Council became a full member with voting rights.
Unlike previous Charter Acts, it did not specify a time period for renewal of the Company’s charter.
It established the Indian Legislative Council as a separate body from the Executive Council.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q6. Consider the following statements about the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799):
Tipu Sultan refused to accept Lord Wellesley’s Subsidiary Alliance, which became a major cause for the war.
The war concluded with the Treaty of Seringapatam after Tipu Sultan’s death at the Siege of Seringapatam on May 4, 1799.
After the war, the British restored the Wodeyar dynasty to the Mysore throne under a Subsidiary Alliance arrangement.
Arthur Wellesley, the brother of Lord Wellesley, played a key role in the military campaign against Tipu Sultan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q7. Arrange the following treaties in chronological order:
Treaty of Seringapatam (Third Anglo-Mysore War)
Treaty of Bassein
Treaty of Allahabad
Treaty of Buxar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 4-3-1-2
(b) 3-4-2-1
(c) 4-3-2-1
(d) 3-4-1-2
Q8. Which of the following were features/drawbacks of the Ryotwari System introduced by Thomas Munro?
Individual peasants (ryots) were recognized as landowners and were directly responsible for revenue payment to the government.
The revenue demand was often fixed at 50-60% of the produce, creating a heavy financial burden.
Ryots who failed to pay revenue could be evicted from their land, leading to widespread landlessness.
The system eliminated the role of moneylenders in rural credit markets.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q9. With reference to the Subsidiary Alliance System perfected by Lord Wellesley, consider the following statements:
The concept of subsidiary alliances was first introduced by the French Governor Dupleix before being adopted by the British.
Awadh was the first Indian state to enter into a treaty arrangement in 1765 that foreshadowed the Subsidiary Alliance.
Under the system, if a ruler failed to pay for the maintenance of British troops, he had to cede territory to the British.
Indian rulers under subsidiary alliance retained complete control over their internal administration without any British interference.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q10. Consider the following pairs regarding the Indian High Courts Act of 1861:
| Court Established | Year of Establishment |
|---|---|
| 1. High Court at Madras | June 1862 |
| 2. High Court at Calcutta | July 1862 |
| 3. High Court at Bombay | August 1862 |
With reference to the provisions of the Indian High Courts Act of 1861:
Which of the following is/are correct?
(a) The Act abolished the Supreme Courts and Sadar Adalats in the three presidencies and replaced them with High Courts.
(b) Judges could be appointed from barristers with minimum five years of experience or civil servants with minimum ten years of experience.
(c) Each High Court could consist of a chief justice and up to 15 judges.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) (a) only
(b) (a) and (b) only
(c) (b) and (c) only
(d) (a), (b) and (c)
Answer Key with Detailed Explanations
Q1. Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: The Shuddhi Movement was initiated by the Arya Samaj in the early 20th century to reconvert those converted to Islam and Christianity back to Hinduism. Led by Swami Shraddhanand, it was a response to increased Christian missionary and Islamic conversion activities.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotirao Phule on September 24, 1873, in Pune to liberate the lower castes from upper-caste Brahmin exploitation.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Swami Dayananda Saraswati coined the term “Swaraj” in Satyarth Prakash in 1876, envisioning free India from foreign domination.
Statement 4 is INCORRECT: The DAV College Trust was established three years AFTER Swami Dayananda’s death in 1883, with the first DAV High School opening in Lahore in 1886.
Q2. Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: The district magistrate could require publishers to sign bonds, with decisions being final and not appealable, earning it the nickname “Gagging Act”.
Statement 2 is INCORRECT: The Act specifically targeted only vernacular newspapers and exempted English-language publications, leading to severe criticism of discriminatory treatment.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Publishers could avoid restrictions by submitting content to a government censor for prior approval.
Statement 4 is CORRECT: The Vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon after widespread opposition.
Q3. Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: The Company acquired Diwani rights for revenue collection while Nizamat powers remained with the Nawab.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: Muhammad Reza Khan served as both Naib Diwan and Naib Nazim, functioning under Company supervision.
Statement 3 is INCORRECT: The system was introduced by Robert Clive in 1765, not Warren Hastings. Warren Hastings ABOLISHED it in 1772.
Statement 4 is CORRECT: After abolition, the Nawab received an annual pension of 16 lakh rupees.
Q4. Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: The Peshwa agreed to maintain a British subsidiary force of 6,000 troops at his expense.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: The treaty required the Peshwa to renounce claims over Surat and Baroda.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: The Peshwa had to exclude all Europeans from service without British consent to eliminate French influence.
Statement 4 is INCORRECT: The treaty severely restricted foreign policy autonomy. The Peshwa had to consult British before any treaty or war declaration.
Q5. Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: The Act separated legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s Council for the first time.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: The law member became a full member with complete voting rights.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Unlike previous acts, it did not specify a renewal period, extending Company rule indefinitely.
Statement 4 is CORRECT: The Act established the Indian Legislative Council as a separate body with six legislative councillors.
Q6. Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: Tipu Sultan’s refusal to accept the Subsidiary Alliance and alignment with the French were major war causes.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: The war concluded on May 4, 1799, when Tipu Sultan was killed during the Siege of Seringapatam.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: The British restored the Wodeyar dynasty under a Subsidiary Alliance arrangement.
Statement 4 is CORRECT: Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington), Lord Wellesley’s brother, played a key military role.
Q7. Answer: (a) 4-3-1-2
Explanation:
The chronological order is:
Treaty of Buxar (1764): Battle fought October 22, 1764
Treaty of Allahabad (1765): Signed August 1765, granting Diwani rights
Treaty of Seringapatam (1792): Concluded Third Anglo-Mysore War
Treaty of Bassein (1802): Signed December 31, 1802
Therefore: 4-3-1-2.
Q8. Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: Ryots were recognized as landowners directly responsible for revenue payment.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: Revenue demand was often 50-60% of produce, creating heavy financial burden.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Ryots who failed to pay faced eviction, leading to widespread landlessness.
Statement 4 is INCORRECT: The system INCREASED dependence on moneylenders due to high taxes and cash payment requirements.
Q9. Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is CORRECT: The concept was first introduced by French Governor Dupleix before British adoption.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: Awadh was the first state to enter a treaty arrangement in 1765 foreshadowing the system.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Rulers who failed payment had to cede territory to the British.
Statement 4 is INCORRECT: British Residents wielded significant influence over internal matters, and the promise of non-interference was rarely kept.
Q10. Answer: (d) (a), (b) and (c)
Explanation:
All pairs are correctly matched: Madras (June 1862), Calcutta (July 1862), Bombay (August 1862).
Statement (a) is CORRECT: The Act abolished Supreme Courts and Sadar Adalats, replacing them with High Courts.
Statement (b) is CORRECT: Judges could be appointed from barristers (5 years experience) or civil servants (10 years including 3 as zillah judge).
Statement (c) is CORRECT: Each High Court could consist of a chief justice and up to 15 judges.
