History & Civics
Which among the following was not an Economic Cause of the First War of Independence, 1857?
- Ruin of Trade and Indian Handicrafts.
- Poverty-stricken peasants
- India became an Agricultural Colony of the British
- Introduction of the Enfield Rifles.
Related Questions
Which statement does not apply to the Subsidiary Alliance?
- The Kings virtually lost their powers
- It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie
- The Kings had to maintain the British army at their cost .
- They had a British Resident in their Court.
Which of the following statements is Wrong regarding the Doctrine of Lapse?
- This Doctrine was introduced by Lord Wellesley.
- The Doctrine supported Governor-General's policy of annexations.
- The Doctrine meant that when ruler of a dependent State died without a heir, the State passed back to the English Company.
- The prominent States to fall victim to the Doctrine were Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur.
………….. announced that the successors of Bahadur Shah could not use Imperial titles?
- Lord Canning
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Ripon
An Act for the Better Government of India that transferred the Government of India from the Company to the British Crown was passed in the year:
- 1857
- 1858
- 1859
- 1860