Selected MCQ

Current Question
The East India Company established its first factory in ____.
  • A. Mumbai
  • B. Kolkata
  • C. Chennai
  • D. Surat
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The first factory was at Surat in 1612–1613.
Related Question 1
Which Mughal Emperor strengthened the East India Company?
  • A. Shah Jahan
  • B. Akbar
  • C. Jahangir
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Jahangir granted trading privileges (farman) to the English East India Company.
Related Question 2
The first ministry of Muslim League in the province of Sindh was established in ____.
  • A. 1939
  • B. 1943
  • C. 1941
  • D. 1945
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The first Muslim League ministry in Sindh was formed in 1943 under Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah.
Related Question 3
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 4
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 5
Which Act for the first time made it possible for Indians to take some share in the administration of their country?
  • A. Indian Council Act 1861
  • B. Indian Council Act 1909
  • C. Government of India Act 1935
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The 1861 Act introduced limited Indian participation in legislative councils.