1. Who was the prominent Indian leader who highlighted the "Drain of Wealth" concept during British rule?
a) Lala Lajpat Rai
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Dadabhai Naoroji
d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: c) Dadabhai Naoroji
2. The Permanent Settlement Act of 1793 was introduced by which British administrator?
a) Lord Wellesley
b) Lord Cornwallis
c) Lord Curzon
d) Lord Minto
Answer: b) Lord Cornwallis
3. Which Indian industry was most severely affected by British competition and policies, leading to its decline in the 19th century?
a) Tea industry
b) Cotton textile industry
c) Shipbuilding industry
d) Jute industry
Answer: b) Cotton textile industry
4. When did the British government officially begin its railway expansion in India?
a) 1825
b) 1853
c) 1870
d) 1900
Answer: b) 1853
5. What was the primary purpose of the British-built infrastructure in India?
a) To improve Indian economy
b) To facilitate the extraction and export of resources
c) To promote Indian culture
d) To enhance agricultural productivity
Answer: b) To facilitate the extraction and export of resources
6. The commercialization of agriculture in India led to the cultivation of which cash crops, primarily for British markets?
a) Rice and wheat
b) Tea and coffee
c) Indigo and cotton
d) Sugarcane and tobacco
Answer: c) Indigo and cotton
7. Which major famine occurred between 1876 and 1878 due to British economic policies?
a) Bengal Famine
b) Great Famine
c) Deccan Famine
d) Orissa Famine
Answer: b) Great Famine
8. The British introduced which legal system that adversely affected traditional Indian practices and businesses?
a) Hindu Law
b) Sharia Law
c) British Common Law
d) Customary Law
Answer: c) British Common Law
9. During which World War did the British exploit Indian resources and manpower, leading to severe economic strain in India?
a) World War I
b) World War II
c) Both World War I and II
d) World War III
Answer: c) Both World War I and II
10. The primary economic impact of the British revenue policies on Indian agriculture was:
a) Increased agricultural productivity
b) Stable food prices
c) Decreased investment in land and agriculture
d) Improved irrigation facilities
Answer: c) Decreased investment in land and agriculture
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