Colonialism and the City Class 8 MCQs Questions with Answers

1. Long ago, how many capital cities were founded in a small area on the left bank of river Jamuna ?

2. Which of the following city was Not developed as Presidency city in colonial India?

3. Which was NOT the new British Port in the late eighteenth century?

4. From the following options, which one refer to De-urbanisation ?

5. Before Delhi was made the cpaital of India, which was the other city that was the capital of British India ?

6. In which year did Delhi became the capital of British India ?

7. Which were the three important Presidency regions set up by the British for administrative purposes?

8. Which of the following was manufacturing town?

9. Which was the most splendid capital built by Shah Jahan?

10. From the following list of options, what is a Street with a dead end called?

11. Most of the migrants in Delhi were from

12. After 1857 for how many years no worship was not allowed ?

13. A Sufi lodge often used as a rest house for travellers and a place where people come to discuss spiritual matters, get the blessings of saints and hear sufi music. What is this place called?

14. Which building was made of red stone near Delhi, which was built as a palace fort in Shajahanabad, also a residence of Mughal emperors of India?

15. Which was NOT the place of East India Company’s ‘factories’?

16. Which region was NOT de-urbanised in the 19th century?

17. When did Delhi become the capital of British India?

18. Name three court towns developed during 17th century?

19. When did the British gain control of Delhi?

20. How many Delhi Muslints migrated in 1947 partition of India?