Q1 · hard · AI-verified
The famous 'Pitts India Act' of 1784 was significant because it established a system of 'double government'. Under this Act, the body that controlled the political and military affairs of the East India Company was called:
- Select Committee
- Privy Council
- Board of Directors
- Board of Control
Q2 · medium · AI-verified
The Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley Civilization) belonged to which age?
- Bronze Age
- Stone Age
- Copper Age
- Iron Age
Q3 · medium · AI-verified
Who founded the Suri Empire (Sur dynasty) by defeating Humayun in 1540?
- Babur
- Alauddin Khilji
- Sher Shah Suri
- Islam Shah Suri
Q4 · medium · AI-verified
Which ancient city served as the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
- Pataliputra
- Taxila
- Rajgir
- Vaishali
Q5 · medium · AI-verified
Who was the first Viceroy of India after the Crown took over from the East India Company in 1858?
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Canning
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Dalhousie