General Knowledge : : Indian History Questions & Answers

  1. Who amongst the following Englishmen, first translated 'Bhagavad Gita' into English?

A. William Jones

B. Charles Wilkins

C. Alexander Cunningham

D. John Marshal

  1. The Ancient Monument Protection Act was enacted during the Governor Generalship of?

A. Lord Minto

B. Lord Linlithgow

C. Lord Curzon

D. Lord Canning

  1. The introduction of local self-government in the modern period of India is associated with the administration of?

A. Lord Ripon

B. Lord Irwin

C. Lord Dufferin

D. Lord Canning

  1. Which British Governor General introduced postage stamp in India?

A. Lord Dalhousie

B. Lord Auckland

C. Lord Canning

D. Lord William Bentinck

  1. Who was the responsible for the introduction of the Vernacular Press Act?

A. Lord Mayo

B. Lord Lytton

C. Lord Ripon

D. Lord Curzon