The 'Treaty of Bassein' (1802) was signed between the British and which Maratha ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Treaty of Bassein' (1802) was signed between the British and which Maratha ruler?
A. Mahadji Scindia
B. Baji Rao II
C. Nana Fadnavis
D. Daulat Rao Scindia
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Baji Rao II, the Peshwa, signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British, essentially accepting the Subsidiary Alliance.

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Question #1
The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was systematically propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji in his book:
A. The Discovery of India
B. Economic History of India
C. Indian Unrest
D. Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji systematically detailed the systematic economic exploitation of India by the British in his seminal 1901 work, 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.

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Question #2
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
A. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Sardar Patel

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 11 December 1946 and later became the first President of India.

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Question #3
The 'Constitution of India' was adopted on:
A. November 26, 1949
B. January 26, 1950
C. January 26, 1949
D. August 15, 1947

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

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