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UPSC Prelims Economic Policies of British Questions (Modern History): PYQs with Answers
10 UPSC Prelims questions on Economic Policies of British (Modern History) from 2011–2026, newest first. 2020 had the most (3). Difficulty: 20% easy, 50% medium and 30% hard.
- Awadh Annexation PolicyConsider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:
- Hilton Young CommissionThe artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the…
- Cornwallis Revenue SettlementsWith reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:
- Indigo Cultivation DeclineIndigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
- Aurang Banian TermsWith reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
- Industrial Revolution Impact IndiaWhich of the following statements correctly explain the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
- Colonial Commercialisation AgricultureEconomically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the
- Ryotwari Settlement ArchitectsWho among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule?
- Queen Victorias ProclamationWhat was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)?
- Home ChargesWith reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted…