Q1. In which year the title 'Viceroy' was given to 'Governor General of India'? Q1. In which year the title 'Viceroy' was given to 'Governor General of India'?
(A) 1867 (A) 1867
(B) 1858 (B) 1858
(C) 1876 (C) 1876
(D) 1905 (D) 1905
Answer: (B) 1858 Answer: (B) 1858
The title of "Governor General" was changed to "Viceroy" in 1858. The title was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.
The title was created after the Revolt of 1857. The Government of India Act of 1858 was passed to end the rule of the East India Company and transfer it to the British crown. The act also ended the system of dual government by abolishing the Board of Control and the Board of Directors.The title of "Governor General" was changed to "Viceroy" in 1858. The title was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.
The title was created after the Revolt of 1857. The Government of India Act of 1858 was passed to end the rule of the East India Company and transfer it to the British crown. The act also ended the system of dual government by abolishing the Board of Control and the Board of Directors.
Q5. Which of the following state of India is known as Falcon capital of the world? Q5. Which of the following state of India is known as Falcon capital of the world?
Q6. In India, the highest cricket ground above sea level lies in which state? Q6. In India, the highest cricket ground above sea level lies in which state?
The Chail Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world, sitting at 2,444 meters (7,500 feet) above sea level. Built in 1893 by the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, the ground is also used for polo.The Chail Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world, sitting at 2,444 meters (7,500 feet) above sea level. Built in 1893 by the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, the ground is also used for polo.
Q8. Who introduced token currency first time in India? Q8. Who introduced token currency first time in India?
(A) Warren Hastings (A) Warren Hastings
(B) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (B) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(C) Muhammad bin Tughluq (C) Muhammad bin Tughluq
(D) Lord Curzon (D) Lord Curzon
Answer: (C) Muhammad bin Tughluq Answer: (C) Muhammad bin Tughluq
Muhammad bin Tughluq, a 14th century Sultan, introduced token currency in India for the first time. He issued token money in 1330. The token currency was called "tanka" and consisted of brass and copper coins with a value equal to gold and silver coins. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq founder of the Tughluq dynasty.Muhammad bin Tughluq, a 14th century Sultan, introduced token currency in India for the first time. He issued token money in 1330. The token currency was called "tanka" and consisted of brass and copper coins with a value equal to gold and silver coins. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq founder of the Tughluq dynasty.
Q10. Who was called as "the leader of Indian unrest" by the British rulers? Q10. Who was called as "the leader of Indian unrest" by the British rulers?
