Survey of British Policies in India

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding British administrative policies in India after the 1857 revolt: 1. The British actively promoted modern education to create a loyal administrative class and counter the influence of traditional leaders. 2. Immediately following the 1857 revolt, the British began a policy of using educated Muslims to counter the rising tide of nationalism. 3. As a counterweight to the nationalist-minded intelligentsia, the British restored confiscated lands to many Awadh taluqdars. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q2.Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: After the 1857 revolt, the British administration largely reversed its earlier stance and withdrew support from social reform initiatives in India. Statement-II: This policy shift was primarily motivated by the British assessment that their pre-1857 support for social reforms had antagonised the orthodox and reactionary sections of Indian society. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q3.Consider the following characteristics of British rule in India post-1857: 1. The justification for reactionary governance was based on the premise that Indians were inherently unfit for self-rule. 2. Conflicts over scarce resources, such as administrative jobs, were deliberately used as a tool to create and deepen religious divisions. 3. A disproportionately large expenditure on the army and civil administration led to the neglect and underdevelopment of social services like health and sanitation. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q4.Consider the following statements regarding the Permanent Settlement introduced in British India: 1. The village community was collectively considered the owner of the land, and this unit was used for tax assessment. 2. The revenue demand was not permanently fixed and could be revised periodically, especially when production was higher. 3. The system was extended to territories including Orissa, Banaras, and northern Madras. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q5.Consider the following statements regarding the Izaredari system introduced by Warren Hastings: 1. The system granted full proprietary rights over the land to the contractors who won the bid. 2. The tenure for revenue collection was initially set for a five-year period but was later made annual. 3. The policy was designed to encourage traditional zamindars to participate in the bidding process, viewing them as the most reliable revenue payers. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q6.Consider the following statements regarding the schools of thought within the British administration in India: 1. The Conservatives advocated for the introduction of Western ideas cautiously, believing Indian civilisation was different but not necessarily inferior to the European one. 2. The Paternalistic Imperialists, who became influential after 1800, respected Indian philosophy and culture. 3. The Radicals consistently applied their advanced humanistic thought without prioritizing the perpetuation of British rule in India. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q7.Consider the following two statements: **Statement-I:** After 1813, the British administration began to actively take measures to transform Indian society and culture, moving away from its earlier policy of non-interference. **Statement-II:** The Industrial Revolution in Britain created a need for India to become a large market, which required the partial modernisation and transformation of Indian society. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q8.Consider the following pairs: 1. Warren Hastings : Radical 2. Munro : Conservative 3. Raja Rammohan Roy : Supporter of Radicals How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Q9.Consider the following statements regarding British policy towards Princely States after 1857: 1. The policy of annexation of princely states was intensified to punish rulers who were disloyal during the revolt. 2. The adoption of the title 'Kaiser-i-Hind' in 1876 was a symbolic gesture to affirm the status of Indian states as sovereign equals of the British Crown. 3. Lord Curzon articulated the position that Indian princes ruled their states merely as agents of the British Crown. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q10.Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Following the revolt of 1857, the British government guaranteed the territorial integrity of the princely states and formally respected their rulers' right to adopt an heir. Statement-II: The British sought to cultivate the princely states as a bulwark against future political unrest and reward them for their loyalty during the 1857 revolt. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q11.Consider the following statements regarding the British foreign policy related to India: 1. The policy was primarily guided by the goal of establishing peaceful relations with neighbouring countries to ensure India's internal stability. 2. The need for natural, geographical frontiers for defence was one of the factors leading to border conflicts. 3. A major aim of the policy was to form alliances with other European powers, such as Russia and France, to jointly manage colonial interests in Asia.

Q12.Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The British Indian government engaged in territorial conquests and expansion outside India’s natural frontiers. Statement-II: This expansion was driven by the objectives of protecting the Indian empire and keeping rival European imperialist powers at a distance.