NCERT History Class 8 - BPSC TRE 4.0

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The first cotton mill in India was established in which year, and where was it located?

  • 1854, Calcutta
  • 1818, Fort Gloster (correct)
  • 1818, Fort William
  • 1854, Bombay

What was the primary purpose of the establishment of the Asiatic Society?

  • To promote English education among Indians
  • To encourage the study of Asian history, arts, sciences, and literature (correct)
  • To facilitate trade relations with Asian countries
  • To establish British dominance in Asian territories

Which of the following factors contributed significantly to the decline of the Indian textile industry during British rule?

  • Reduced taxation on Indian textile exports
  • Protective tariffs imposed on British textiles in India (correct)
  • Increased demand for Indian textiles in Europe
  • Technological advancements in Indian textile production

What was the impact of the Permanent Settlement on the Zamindars?

<p>It made them the perpetual owners of the land (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Lord Wellesley?

<p>A military pact ensuring British protection to Indian states in exchange for territory and autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the colonial period, what was a major consequence of the shift to cultivating cash crops like indigo and cotton?

<p>Frequent famines and food shortages in many regions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?

<p>Beginning of British political dominance in India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Ryotwari system?

<p>To recognize peasant proprietors as the owners of land (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the introduction of railways by the British impact India's economy?

<p>It facilitated the movement of raw materials to ports, benefiting British industries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which social reform movement is associated with the abolition of Sati?

<p>The Brahmo Samaj (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

TISCO Establishment Year

Established in 1907, a significant milestone in India's industrial history, indicating early industrial development.

First Cotton Mill in India

Established in 1818 in Fort Gloster, but it was unsuccessful. The first successful cotton mill was established in Bombay in 1854.

First English Factory in Bihar

The first English factory in Bihar was established in Patna in 1651.

Study Notes

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  • TISCO was established in 1907.
  • The first cotton mill in India was established in 1818 at Fort Gloster, but it was unsuccessful.
  • The first successful cotton mill in India was established in 1854 in Bombay.
  • The first English factory in Bihar was established in Patna in 1651.
  • The Brahmo Samaj was established in 1830.
  • Suicide: 22 Nov 1774

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