American War of Independence

Q. The Declaration of Independence in America was prepared by ___ and ___.

1. Thomas Paine and John Locke
2. Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson
3. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin
4. Benjamin Franklin and John Locke

Q. What was the agenda of the the first Continental Congress?

1. To agree with Mercantile policies.
2. To discuss about increasing imports.
3. Draft a letter of appreciation to King of England.
4. Protest against the policies of the British

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> American Constitution was framed under the leadership of ___.

1. Thomas Paine
2. John Locke
3. James Madison
4. Thomas Jefferson

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Who introduced the idea of Fundamental Rights ?

1. John Locke
2. Thomas Paine
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. Benjamin Franklin

Q. Who led the British troops against the Americans?

1. Lord Minto
2. Lord Cornwallis
3. Lord Canning
4. Lord Curzon

Q. The American Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence drafted by:

1. George Washington and James Madison
2. John Locke and Thomas Paine
3. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin
4. John Adams and Samuel Adams

Q. Where did the First Continental Congress meet?

1. New York
2. New Jersey
3. Virginia
4. Philadelphia

Q. Which of the following statements about the ?French Revolution? are correct?
(i) After the end of the French Revolution it was proclaimed that it was the people who would henceforth constitute the nation and shape its destiny.
(ii) France will have a constitutional monarchy and the new republic will be headed by a member of the royal family.
(iii) A centralised administrative system will be put in place to formulate uniform laws for all citizens.
(iv) Imposition of internal custom duties and dues will continue to exist in France.
(a) (ii) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)