931: The last major extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of
(a) Dufferin
(b) Dalhousie
(c) Lytton
(d) Curzon
Explanation:
Dalhousie(1849-56) introduced the 'Doctrine of Lapse'which proved fatal for the princely states. Based on this, he annexed a lot of States and expanded the British Indian territory to a large extent.
932: Assertion (A):
The Congress rejected the Cripps proposals.
Reason (R):
The Cripps Mission consisted solely of whites.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Explanation:
Cripps proposals promised Dominion Status for Inia. But it was the situation when Congress was demanding the complete independence. So they rejected the proposals. The Cripps Mission consisted solely of whites.
933: Which of the following is not true about Mughal army?
(a) Mughal army was mainly standing army.
(b) It had large cavalry.
(c) When Mughal army used to come out, it seemed as if population of a big city is emerging.
(d) It had large infantry.
934: Which of the following periods can be considered as the era of mass revolution?
(a) 1856-1885 A.D.
(b) 1757-1857 A.D.
(c) 1920-1947 A.D.
(d) 1901-1919 A.D.
935: In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical Climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3