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Modern History UPSC PYQ 1999

16 questions from the UPSC 1999 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

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1Mediumprelims2 marks
British Administration & Economic Policies
The term "imperial preference" was applied to the
Aspecial privileges on British imports in India
Bracial discrimination by the Britishers
Csubordination of Indian interest to that of the British
Dpreference given to British political agents over Indian Princes
2Easyprelims2 marks
British Administration & Economic Policies
There was no independent development of industries in India during British rule because of the
Aabsence of heavy industries
Bscarcity of foreign capital
Cscarcity of natural resources
Dpreference of the rich to invest in land
3Easyprelims2 marks
British Administration & Economic Policies
At a time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon which one of the following Governors-General kept the British flag flying high in India?
AWarren Hastings
BLord Cornwallis
CLord Wellesley
DLord Hastings

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