British India: True or False: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizFive true or false statements about the railways, capitals and laws of British India. This is a true-or-false quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: 1853-1947. Region: India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- The first passenger train in India ran from Bombay to Thane in 1853.: It covered about 34 km on 16 April 1853.
- Calcutta was the capital of British India until 1911.: The capital moved to Delhi in 1911.
- The Government of India Act of 1858 ended Company rule.: Power passed to the Crown.
- Delhi became the capital of British India in 1900.: The announcement was made at the Delhi Durbar in 1911.
- The Indian Civil Service exam was first held in India itself in 1922.: Earlier it was held only in London.
Quick answers
What should I know about The first passenger train in India ran from Bombay to Thane in 1853.? It covered about 34 km on 16 April 1853.
What should I know about Calcutta was the capital of British India until 1911.? The capital moved to Delhi in 1911.
What should I know about The Government of India Act of 1858 ended Company rule.? Power passed to the Crown.
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