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Chapter 7: Modern Period — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is known for modernizing the army and administration of Mysore in the 18th century?

Answer: A. Hyder Ali — Hyder Ali strengthened Mysore by reorganizing the army and improving administration. He laid the foundation for Mysore's rise as a major power.

Q: The Revolt of 1857 is also called the first war of Indian independence by which of the following?

Answer: B. V. D. Savarkar — V. D. Savarkar described the revolt of 1857 as the First War of Indian Independence. This title became widely used in nationalist history writing.

Q: Why did Tipu Sultan seek foreign alliance and military technology from France?

Answer: B. To strengthen resistance against the British — Tipu Sultan looked for French support to counter British military power. He wanted to modernize Mysore and resist colonial expansion.

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Who is known for modernizing the army and administration of Mysore in the 18th century?

A. Hyder Ali ✓
B. Madhav Rao
C. Wodeyar Krishnaraja
D. Hastings

Answer: A. Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali strengthened Mysore by reorganizing the army and improving administration. He laid the foundation for Mysore's rise as a major power.

The Revolt of 1857 is also called the first war of Indian independence by which of the following?

A. Lord Canning
B. V. D. Savarkar ✓
C. Ripon
D. Dalhousie

Answer: B. V. D. Savarkar
V. D. Savarkar described the revolt of 1857 as the First War of Indian Independence. This title became widely used in nationalist history writing.

Why did Tipu Sultan seek foreign alliance and military technology from France?

A. To increase agricultural tax
B. To strengthen resistance against the British ✓
C. To support the Marathas
D. To expand trade with Portugal

Answer: B. To strengthen resistance against the British
Tipu Sultan looked for French support to counter British military power. He wanted to modernize Mysore and resist colonial expansion.

The resistance of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan is significant mainly because it

A. ended British expansion in India forever
B. showed early organized military resistance to colonial rule in South India ✓
C. led directly to the formation of the Congress in 1857
D. created the first nationalist newspaper in Karnataka

Answer: B. showed early organized military resistance to colonial rule in South India
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan offered strong and organized resistance to British expansion. Their struggle became an important example of anti-colonial resistance in South India.

A student says, 'Tipu Sultan was only a warrior and had no interest in administration or economy.' Which evidence from history most strongly disproves this statement?

A. He built friendships with all British officials
B. He introduced reforms in sericulture, trade, and revenue administration ✓
C. He refused to maintain an army
D. He abolished all taxes permanently

Answer: B. He introduced reforms in sericulture, trade, and revenue administration
Tipu Sultan was not only a military leader; he also supported economic and administrative reforms. His encouragement of sericulture and trade shows a broader state-building vision.