The policy of imperial preferences adopted by Britain in its colonies in 1932 is also known as the
(A) Hong Kong Agreement
(B) London Agreement
(C) Ottawa Agreement
(D) Paris Agreement
The policy of imperial preferences adopted by Britain in its colonies in 1932 is also known as the Ottawa Agreement. This agreement was a series of bilateral trade agreements between the United Kingdom and various members of the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. The agreements aimed to promote trade within the British Empire by providing preferential treatment to goods from member countries.
Which Charter Act brought to an end, the East India Company's monopoly in India's foreign trade?
(A) Charter Act of 1853 / 1853
(B) Charter Act of 1793 / 1793
(C) Charter Act of 1813 / 1813
(D) Charter Act of 1833 / 1833
The Charter Act of 1813 brought an end to the East India Company's monopoly in India's foreign trade. This act marked a significant shift in British India's economic policies, allowing Indian trade to be opened to private enterprise and foreign traders, breaking the monopoly that the East India Company had held over trade activities.
Where is Muslim mosque situated where an heir of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
(A) Ajmer
(B) Ahmedabad
(C) Srinagar
(D) Mecca
Naokhali is situated in
(A) West Bengal
(B) Bangladesh
(C) Tripura
(D) Bihar
Noakhali is a district situated in Bangladesh. It is not in West Bengal, Tripura, or Bihar.
Mahatma Gandhi was first arrested during ' Satyagraha' in the year –
(A) 1906
(B) 1908
(C) 1913
(D) 1917
Mahatma Gandhi was first arrested during the 'Satyagraha' in the year 1908. He was arrested in South Africa during the protest against the discriminatory laws imposed on the Indian community, known as the "Asiatic Registration Act" or the "Black Act."
Who was the first Indian to become a British Member of Parliament during the British rule in India?
(A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(B) C Rajagopalachari
(C) Dadabhai Naoroji
(D) Acharya J B Kriplani
1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.
2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.
3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.
Which Mughal ruler fought the Battle of Khanwa and Ghaghra?
(A) Akbar
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Humayun
(D) Babur
Mughal emperor Babar defeated the Rajput army led by Rana Sanga of Mewar in the Battle of Khanwa (Bharatpur) in 1527.
The tomb of Jahangir was built at
(A) Gujarat
(B) Delhi
(C) Lahore
(D) Agra
Jahangir's tomb is located in Shahdara, a suburb of Lahore, Pakistan. It is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627. The tomb is known for its intricate Mughal architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the following is not a principal tool of early Stone age?
(A) Hand axes
(B) Cleavers
(C) Choppers
(D) Scraper
Scraper is not considered a principal tool of the early Stone Age. Hand axes, cleavers, and choppers are examples of tools that were commonly used during the early Stone Age for various purposes, including cutting and processing materials. Scraper tools are more commonly associated with the later stages of the Stone Age and were used for tasks like scraping and smoothing surfaces.
Who among the following captured the whole of Sri Lanka and made it a part of Chola empire.
(A) Rajendra I
(B) Raja Raja Chola I
(C) Parantaka Chola I
(D) None of them
Rajendra I, the son of Raja Raja Chola I, is credited with capturing the whole of Sri Lanka and making it a part of the Chola Empire. He undertook successful military campaigns, extending Chola influence beyond the Indian subcontinent.
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