21: Ilbert Bill was prepared for abolishing judicial disqualification based on racial distinction. The bill was vehemently criticised by the Europeans living in India. Who was the Governor-General at that time?
(a) Lord Ripon
(b) Lord Dalhousie
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Chelmsford
22: The Harappans did not know the use of
(a) Bronze
(b) Gold
(c) Iron
(d) Silver
23: Who among the following Sultans declared himself as a lieutenant of Caliph?
(a) Balban
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Ferozeshah Tughlaq
(d) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
24: Swaraj Party was established to:
(a) Share power in the Government
(b) Ask the British to leave India
(c) To enter the Councils and wreck the Government from within
(d) Ask the people to fight against the British
25: How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah's reign come to an early end?
(a) He was deposed by his wazir
(b) He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
(c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
(d) He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
Explanation:
Jahandar Shah was defeated and killed by his nephew Farrukhsiyar with the help of Sayyid brothers.