M.A. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
History (Paper III)
HISTORY OF INDIA (1757 TO 1857 A.D.)
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1
Choose the correct options:
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has established Atmiya Sabha.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Swami Vivekananda
Mahatma Phule
Bramho Samaj established on
1815
1824
1828
1854
Sati prevent Act has passed on
1829
1856
1875
1885
is regarded as the pioneer of modern India.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Keshavachandra sen
Swami Vivekananda
Ryotwari system was first introduced in presidency.
Madras
Oudh
Bombay
Central province
recommended the Mahalwari system.
John shore
Read
Thomas Munro
Wholt Mackenzie
The Suez Canal was opened in
1861
1869
1865
1872
Widow Remarriage Act in India was passed in
1854
1856
1855
1857
was the main cause for the decline of Indian Industry.
Agricultural Revolution in England
Industrial Revolution in England
French Revolution
None of these
10) Bombay to Thane the first railway started in
1850
1851
1852
1853
11) state annex in 1848 by Lord Dulhousi.
Satara
Nagpur
Jansi
Avadha
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12) Who were exploited the poor peasants in the early 19th century?
Zamindars and Money lender
Zamindars and Govt. officers
Lawyers and Govt. officers
Money lender and Govt. officers
13) The rebellion of 10th may 1857 was started at
Merath
Delhi
Satara
Kanpur
14) led the respective revolt of 1857 at Delhi.
Bahadur Shah
Mahamad Shah
Sirajudhyola
Wajid Shah
Q.2
Write short answers. (Any seven)
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State drawback of Jamindari system.
State the two judicial reforms of Lord William Bentick.
What is the Malgujari revenue system?
Give the short information about to commit sati?
State the work of Nanasaheb Peshwe in revolt of 1857.
State the educational reforms of Lord William Bentinck.
Explain the design of Alexander Dove.
What is the meaning of agriculture labour?
Discuss the banking system of East India Company.
Describe the nature of Revolt of 1857.
Q.3
Write short notes. (Any Two)
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Rayatwari system
Effect of Revolt of 1857
Iron and steel Industries
Salient features of Mahalwari system.
Q.4
Explain in detail the functions of Bramho samaj.
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OR
Discuss the merits and demerits of the permanent settlement during company rule.
Q.5
Write the political and economic reasons of the Rebellion of 1857.
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