BRITISH RAJ IN INDIA

Question 1

What year did Britain colonise India through trade agreements with the East India Company?

Answer 1

1600

This marked the beginning of British influence in India.

Question 2

What event in 1857 involved Indian rebels against British officers?

Answer 2

The Indian Rebellion of 1857

This rebellion set off a large chain of violence in India.

Question 3

What was the British response to the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

Answer 3

Military action to control India

This period is known as the British Raj.

Question 4

What title did Indian rulers swear allegiance to during British control?

Answer 4

Queen Victoria

This allegiance symbolized the British monarchy’s authority over India.

Question 5

What type of schools did the British establish in India?

Answer 5

English speaking schools

These schools aimed to educate Indians in the English language.

Question 6

What was a common sentiment among Indians regarding British colonialism?

Answer 6

Indians were unhappy with British colonialism

This discontent was particularly evident among educated young Indians.

Question 7

What movement grew from 1855 onwards calling for Indian independence?

Answer 7

Indian National Congress

This movement became a significant nationalist force in India.

Question 8

What actions did the Indian National Congress take against British goods?

Answer 8

Boycotts and uprisings

These actions were part of the struggle for independence.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The period of direct British control in India is called the _______.

Answer 9

British Raj

This term denotes the British rule in India from 1858 to 1947.