The 'Gurkha War' (1814-1816) was fought during the Governor-Generalship of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Gurkha War' (1814-1816) was fought during the Governor-Generalship of?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Hastings
C. Lord Minto I
D. Lord Wellesley
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Anglo-Nepal War was fought during the tenure of Lord Hastings (1813-1823), and the Gurkhas' bravery impressed the British, leading to their later recruitment in the army.

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The 'Chittagong Armoury Raid' was planned to coincide with which larger movement?
A. Civil Disobedience Movement
B. Non-Cooperation Movement
C. Quit India Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Chittagong Armoury Raid on 18 April 1930 was led by Surya Sen as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and whom on behalf of the British East India Company?
A. Lord Minto I
B. Warren Hastings
C. Lord Auckland
D. Charles Metcalfe

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Charles Metcalfe negotiated the Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, fixing the River Sutlej as the boundary line between their territories.

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A. 1962
B. 1984
C. 1974
D. 1998

Correct Answer: Option D


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