History Practice Quiz 324

Q1.From which districts was the Santhal Pargana carved out?

A. Bhagalpur and Birbhum B. Bhagalpur and Murshidabad C. Birbhum and Bardhaman D. Bhagalpur and Patna

Q2.What was the British hope in creating the Santhal Pargana?

A. To exploit the Santhals for more revenue B. To conciliate the Santhals by creating a new territory with special laws C. To expand the railway network D. To establish Christian missions

Q3.Which publication carried images of Santhal prisoners and burning villages in 1856?

A. The Times of India B. Illustrated London News C. The Hindu D. The Statesman

Q4.What was the year of the Santhal rebellion as depicted in the Illustrated London News images?

A. 1855 B. 1856 C. 1857 D. 1858

Q5.In the image of Santhal prisoners being taken away, what were the British officials riding?

A. A horse B. An elephant C. A camel D. A chariot

Q6.What action did the British take after crushing the Santhal rebellion, as shown in the images?

A. Rebuilding villages B. Burning villages C. Granting land rights D. Holding peace talks

Q7.Who was the employee of the British East India Company who traveled with a large army of people including draughtsmen, surveyors, and palanquin bearers?

A. Buchanan B. William Jones C. James Prinsep D. Alexander Cunningham

Q8.What was the primary purpose of Buchanan's journeys according to the source?

A. To discover unknown landscapes B. To collect information for the East India Company C. To study local cultures D. To map trade routes

Q9.How was Buchanan perceived when he arrived at a village with his army of people?

A. As a trader B. As an agent of the sarkar C. As a missionary D. As a traveler

Q10.What did Buchanan obsessively observe during his travels?

A. Local customs and traditions B. Stones, rocks, and different strata of soil C. Agricultural practices D. Wildlife and forests

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History Practice Quiz 324