Q1. With reference to the decline of the Mughal Empire which of the followings was the prominent causes?
1. Aurangzeb’s Deccan expedition and religious policies.
2. War of Succession.
3. Greed and incompetence of the nobility.
Select the correct answers from the below given codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the import and export of good after British conquest in India:-
I. The high import duties and other restrictions imposed on the import of Indian goods into Britain and Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, combined with the development of modern manufacturing industries in Britain, led to the virtual closing of the European markets to Indian manufacturers after 1820.
II. The British policy of exporting raw materials also injured Indian handicrafts by raising the prices of raw materials like cotton and leather.
III. The gradual disappearance of Indian rulers and their courts who were the main customers of town handicrafts also gave a big blow to these industries.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
a. Only I
b. I and II
c. II and III
d. All of the above
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Jawaharlal Nehru
1. He was the president of the Lahore session of INC which called for Complete Independence
2. He was instrumental in the formation of Indian Independence League, a political organization that operated outside India for the removal of British colonialism
Which of the given statement(s) is/ are not true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q4. Which of the following is true about August Offer?
1. It was an effort to win over the support of the Indian political leadership for the British War effort.
2. It was rejected by both the Congress and the Muslim League.
3. It was delivered by Lord Willington.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 3 only
