History Practice Quiz 139

Q1.What did one striker say about the food supplied from the Police Lines kitchen?

A. It is not fit for human consumption; even cattle would not eat the chappattis and dal B. It is tasty but insufficient C. It is too expensive D. It is cooked unhygienically

Q2.Which newspaper reported the police strike of 1946?

A. Hindustan Times B. The Times of India C. The Hindu D. Indian Express

Q3.What date is given for the Hindustan Times report on the police strike?

A. 22 March 1946 B. 22 March 1947 C. 15 August 1946 D. 26 January 1946

Q4.According to the source, what did the spread of printing lead to?

A. Newspapers were published and issues were debated in public B. Only official records were produced C. Literacy rates declined D. Oral traditions disappeared

Q5.Who wrote to spread their ideas according to the source?

A. Leaders and reformers B. Only poets and novelists C. Government officials D. British administrators

Q6.What did the British think was important for effective administration?

A. Preserving official documents B. Conducting surveys C. Educating the masses D. Building railways

Q7.Why did the British preserve official documents?

A. To understand the people's thoughts B. To maintain records for administration C. To rewrite history D. To educate future generations

Q8.In which year did the East India Company acquire its charter from the English ruler?

A. 1498 B. 1600 C. 1615 D. 1700

Q9.How many wars were fought between the British and Mysore?

A. Four wars B. Three wars C. Five wars D. Two wars

Q10.Who succeeded Murshid Quli Khan as Nawab of Bengal?

A. Alivardi Khan B. Sirajuddaulah C. Nawab of Delhi D. Robert Clive

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History Practice Quiz 139