DPPH- 9 February

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Objective Problems:

1. Consider the following statements about the Anglo-French Carnatic Wars?

i. The Austrian War of succession in Europe was one of the reasons of the first Carnatic War.

ii. The second Carnatic War ended with the Treaty of Pondicherry.

iii. The third Carnatic War was decisively won by France.

iv. Dupleix was not involved in any of the Carnatic Wars.

Choose the correct option:

a. i, ii and iii

b. ii, iii and iv

c. i and ii

d. All are correct

2. Cartaz System was introduced by:

a. French East India Company

b. Portuguese East India Company

c. British East India Company

d. Dutch East India Company

3. The causes of the success of British East India Company against French East India Company were:

i. The English had complete approval and confidence of their Home government whereas the French Home government never took any interest in Indian affairs.

ii. British were strengthened by their conquest of Bengal in 1757 as Bengal was one of the richest and prosperous region in those days.

iii. British had naval superiority.

Choose the correct option:

a. ii and iii

b. i and iv

c. i and ii

d. All are correct.

4. Choose the correct sequence of entry of the East India Company to India:

a. Portuguese, French, British, Dutch

b. British, Dutch, Portuguese, French

c. Portuguese, Dutch, British, French

d. Portuguese, British, Dutch, French

5. Match the following:

A. Goa                            i. France

B. Pondicherry             ii. Danish

C. Chandernagore      iii. Portuguese

D. Serampore             iv. British

Code:

     A    B    C    D

a.  iv  i    ii      iii

b. iii   i     i     ii

c. iv   i     i     iii

d. i    ii    iii   iv

6. Which of the following statements is wrong:

a. Battle of Plassey was won by British by use of intrigue.

b. Battle of Buxar was less important for British from military point of view than Battle of Plassey.

c. Battle of Plassey was fought before the Battle of Buxar.

d. Mughal Emperor was involved in the Battle of Buxar.

7. Sir Thomas Roe, as an ambassador of British King, arrived at the court of Mughal Emperor:

a. Akbar

b. Jahangir

c. Shahjahan

d. Aurangzeb

8. British fortification of Calcutta is known as:

a. Fort William

b. Fort St. George

c. Fort St. David

d. Fort Louis

9. Choose the incorrect statement:

a. Mir Qasim has transferred the Capital of Bengal from Murshidabad to Monghyr to maintain safe distance from British for less British interference.

b. Siraj-ud-daula was bengal Nawab during the Battle of Plassey.

c. Fortification of Calcutta was the immediate cause of the Battle of Plassey.

d. British removed Nawab and started direct rule over Bengal after the Battle of Plassey.

10. Which of the following is/are related to Anglo-Bengal Struggle?

i. Black Hole Tragedy

ii. Misuse of Dastak

iii. Battle of Plassey

iv. Battle of Wandiwash

Choose the correct option:

a. i, ii and iii

b. i and ii

c. ii, iii and iv

d. All of the above

Mains Questions (for General Stuudies and History Optional):

1. The result of the Battle of Plassey is considered as the end of the  middle  ages  of  India  and  beginning of her modern  age. Do you agree? Explain. (250 words)

References:

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2. Do you think that the Battle of Plassey was a ‘great betrayal’ instead of a ‘great battle’? Give explanation of your answer. (250 words)

References:

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