Static Quiz 08 May 2025 (Modern History)
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1. Question
The Censorship of Press Act enacted by Lord Wellesley in the late 18th century was primarily due to:
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) The anticipated French invasion of India
Explanation:
• Lord Wellesley passed the Censorship of Press Act in 1799 amid fears of French revolutionary ideas and possible French invasion during the Napoleonic Wars.
• It required newspapers to get prior clearance before publication.
• The aim was to prevent anti-British sentiments and seditious material, particularly from European-run press, which might aid the French cause.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) The anticipated French invasion of India
Explanation:
• Lord Wellesley passed the Censorship of Press Act in 1799 amid fears of French revolutionary ideas and possible French invasion during the Napoleonic Wars.
• It required newspapers to get prior clearance before publication.
• The aim was to prevent anti-British sentiments and seditious material, particularly from European-run press, which might aid the French cause. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Act Provision
1. Charter Act of 1813 Legalized Christian missionary work in India
2. Charter Act of 1833 Ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company
3. Charter Act of 1853 Introduced open competition for Civil ServicesWhich of the above pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Pair 1: The Charter Act of 1813 allowed Christian missionaries to operate in British India for religious propagation— Correct.
• Pair 2: The Charter Act of 1833 ended the East India Company’s trade monopoly even in tea and China trade— Correct.
• Pair 3: The Charter Act of 1853 introduced a system of open competitive exams for recruitment into the civil services— Correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Pair 1: The Charter Act of 1813 allowed Christian missionaries to operate in British India for religious propagation— Correct.
• Pair 2: The Charter Act of 1833 ended the East India Company’s trade monopoly even in tea and China trade— Correct.
• Pair 3: The Charter Act of 1853 introduced a system of open competitive exams for recruitment into the civil services— Correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is not correct with respect to Wood’s Dispatch (1854)?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) It made no mention of female and vocational education
Explanation:
• Wood’s Dispatch (1854) is often called the Magna Carta of English Education in India.
• It did emphasize female education, vocational training, teacher training, and mass education—So statement (a) is incorrect.
• It advocated secular education, as religious instruction was to be kept out of government-funded institutions—
• It recommended English as the medium for higher education—
• It also proposed provincial Education Departments—IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) It made no mention of female and vocational education
Explanation:
• Wood’s Dispatch (1854) is often called the Magna Carta of English Education in India.
• It did emphasize female education, vocational training, teacher training, and mass education—So statement (a) is incorrect.
• It advocated secular education, as religious instruction was to be kept out of government-funded institutions—
• It recommended English as the medium for higher education—
• It also proposed provincial Education Departments— - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Who developed a detailed plan for vernacular village education in the North-Western Provinces?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) James Thompson
Explanation:
• James Thompson was a British educational officer who, in the mid-19th century, developed a systematic plan for vernacular education in the North-Western Provinces (modern UP).
• He focused on village-level indigenous schools and advocated training teachers locally.
• William Adam surveyed indigenous schools in Bengal and Bihar.
• Lord Macaulay is known for his Minute on Indian Education (1835) promoting English education.
• Lord Dalhousie implemented reforms but did not draft this village-level plan.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) James Thompson
Explanation:
• James Thompson was a British educational officer who, in the mid-19th century, developed a systematic plan for vernacular education in the North-Western Provinces (modern UP).
• He focused on village-level indigenous schools and advocated training teachers locally.
• William Adam surveyed indigenous schools in Bengal and Bihar.
• Lord Macaulay is known for his Minute on Indian Education (1835) promoting English education.
• Lord Dalhousie implemented reforms but did not draft this village-level plan. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Regarding Wellesley’s Subsidiary Alliance, consider the following statements:
1. A British force would be stationed in the native state in return for an annual payment.
2. A British Resident would be placed in the native ruler’s court.
3. The British did non-interference in internal affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Under the Subsidiary Alliance, the Indian ruler agreed to maintain British troops in his territory and pay for their upkeep.
• Statement 2 is correct: A British Resident would stay in the court to watch over the ruler’s activities.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Though the British claimed non-interference, in practice, they interfered extensively in both external and internal matters.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Under the Subsidiary Alliance, the Indian ruler agreed to maintain British troops in his territory and pay for their upkeep.
• Statement 2 is correct: A British Resident would stay in the court to watch over the ruler’s activities.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Though the British claimed non-interference, in practice, they interfered extensively in both external and internal matters.
