Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonial cities

Question:

Match the Year in List I with the Event mentioned in List II.

List- I (Year)

List- II (Event)

(A) 1757

(I) Delhi was made the capital of India

(B) 1861

(II) Suez Canal was opened

(C) 1869

(III) Battle of Plassey was fought

(D) 1911

(IV) Civil War started in America

 

Options:

(A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- II, (D)- I

(A)- II, (B)- IV, (C)- III, (D)- I

(A)- III, (B)- IV, (C)- II, (D)- I

(A)- III, (B)- IV, (C)- I, (D)- II

Correct Answer:

(A)- III, (B)- IV, (C)- II, (D)- I

Explanation:

In 1911, Delhi was made the capital of India.

When the American Civil War started in 1861 cotton from the American South stopped coming into the international market. This led to an upsurge in demand for Indian cotton, grown primarily in the Deccan. Once again Indian merchants and middlemen found an opportunity for earning huge profits. In 1869 the Suez Canal was opened and this further strengthened Bombay's links with the world economy.

1757- The decisive victory of the British in the Battle of Plassey made the Britishers become rulers of Bengal.