Dr. Usha Rani Jain and Amitabh Ranjan Solutions for Chapter: Modern History of Punjab, Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following treaty marked the end of the first Anglo-Sikh War?

When was the Battle of Gujrat fought between the Sikhs and the British?

Which of the following was the Commander of Shaheedan Misl?

Which of the following officers is responsible for the collection of land revenue of the districts?

Consider the following statements with respect to Maharaja Ranjit Singh;

I. In 1806 Ranjit Singh appointed a Chhatri named Makhan Chand as Chief of the Army.

II. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806.

III. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutbuddin Khan.

Choose the correct answer, by using the codes given below:

Which of the following was the capital of Sikh rule founded by Ranjit Singh?

Maharaja Ranjit Singh belonged to which Misl?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Land Revenue System of Ranjit Singh?

I. Batai System was replaced by a system of assessment known as Kankut.

II. The share of government was determined on the basis of a standing crop whose value was estimated in terms of money.

III. The state demand varied from two-fifths to one-third of the produce of the year.

IV. Land revenue was collected twice a year.

Which of the statements given above are correct?