The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and whom on behalf of the British East India Company? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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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. Lord Auckland

C. Warren Hastings

D. Charles Metcalfe

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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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The 'First Vice-President of India' was S. Radhakrishnan. He served from?

A. 1957-1962

B. 1947-1950

C. 1952-1957

D. 1950-1952

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Radhakrishnan was Vice-President from 1952 to 1957 and later President.

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The first newspaper published in India was:

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Hicky's Bengal Gazette, a weekly English newspaper published by James Augustus Hicky in Calcutta in January 1780, was the first printed newspaper in India.

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