CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Colonial Era in India (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. What was the main reason for the uprising called the Sepoy Mutiny in India?

A Indian distrust of the British B British support for Indian rulers C Economic prosperity D Peaceful negotiations

2. The Sepoy Mutiny is also known by which other names?

A First War of Independence and the Great Rebellion B The Green Revolution and the Salt March C The Quit India Movement and the Non-Cooperation Movement D The Battle of Plassey and the Indian Renaissance

3. Which event led the British Parliament to transfer powers from the East India Company directly to the British government?

A The signing of the Treaty of Paris B The Great Rebellion C The American Revolution D The Industrial Revolution

4. During which years did the British Raj rule India directly as a colony?

A 1800 to 1914 B 1858 to 1947 C 1876 to 1901 D 1757 to 1858

5. The Great Rebellion influenced Indian nationalism and the British Raj in which of the following ways?

A It led to India gaining immediate independence and brought a complete end to British rule, marking the transition from colonial control to a self-governing nation. B It failed but inspired future movements for Indian nationalism and resulted in direct British rule known as the British Raj. C It had no impact on Indian society or British policies. D It caused the British to withdraw from all their colonies worldwide. They they only focused their attention on India and its rule.

6. What was one positive effect of British rule in India?

A It brought some order B It increased Indian traditions C It made all Indians wealthy D It ended the English school system

7. Who created a new English school system in India?

A Queen Victoria B Thomas Macaulay C The British East India Company D Lord Mountbatten

8. How did inequality and cultural tension affect Indian society under British rule?

A It fueled Indian nationalism B It led to complete peace C It increased British loyalty D It caused technological advancement

9. India’s first railroad opened in which year?

A 1757 B 1853 C 1901 D 1947

10. What was the initial goal of the Indian National Congress (INC) when it was formed?

A A share in governing, not independence B Immediate independence from Britain C Economic reforms only D Military resistance against the British