Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle Questions (MCQs)
Q. Which among the following events took place during the tenure of Lord Elgin II?
1. Khyber Pass was closed by the Afridis
2. The bubonic plague started at Bombay
3. Opium Commission was appointed
4. Severe famine broke out in UP, Punjab and Bihar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
a. 1 & 4
b. 1, 2 & 3
c. 1, 3 & 4
d. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Khyber Pass was closed by the Afridis in the year 1897. The Afridis were fearful about the activities of the British. In the year 1896, Bubonic plague started at Bombay. Opium Commission was appointed in 1893. Severe famine broke out in UP, Punjab and Bihar Severe famine broke out in UP, Punjab and Bihar.