Selected MCQ

Current Question
Who was the first British ambassador to India?
  • A. Sir Thomas Roe
  • B. Lord Warren Hastings
  • C. Sir William Hawkins
  • D. Sir John Shore
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Sir Thomas Roe was the ambassador to Jahangir's court.
Related Question 1
When was the first Indian inducted into the civil services?
  • A. 1864
  • B. 1864
  • C. 1864
  • D. 1860
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Satyendra Nath Tagore became the first Indian ICS officer in 1863–64.
Related Question 2
Which Indian political leader did not attend the first-round table conference?
  • A. Gandhi
  • B. Muhammad Shafi
  • C. Zafar Ullah Khan
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
M.K Gandhi did not attend the First RTC.
Related Question 3
The capital of British India was transferred from Calcutta to ____ in the year 1911.
  • A. Delhi
  • B. Mumbai
  • C. Hyderabad
  • D. Bangalore
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911.
Related Question 4
During British administration, in which year was Shimla declared the Summer Capital of British India?
  • A. 1864
  • B. 1865
  • C. 1866
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Shimla was made the summer capital of British India in 1864.
Related Question 5
In British India, Queen Victoria was Proclaimed Empress of the India in ____.
  • A. 1870
  • B. 1877
  • C. 1911
  • D. 1912
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in 1877 at the Delhi Durbar.