east india company MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Between 1765 and 1800 the Sikhs brought the whole of Punjab and Jammu under their control. At that time they were organised into:

a) Six misls

b) Ten misls

c) Twelve misls

d) Sixteen misls

Question : 2

Statement I:
The Permanent Zamindari Settlement of land created a new class of landlords.
Statement II:
The new class of landlords became strong political allies of the British and were interested in the continuance of British dominion.

a) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

b) Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

Question : 3

Which one of the following rulers had granted Diwani to the East India Company?

a) Farukhsiyar

b) Shah Alam I

c) Shah Alam II

d) Shuja-ud-Daula

Question : 4

Who was appointed Deputy Diwan of Murshidabad by Robert Clive after the Allahabad Treaty?

a) Mohd. Raza Khan

b) Shitab Rai

c) Rai Durlabh

d) Syed Ghulam Hussain

Question : 5

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th Century?

a) Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey

b) Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Buxar

c) Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar

d) Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Plassey

Question : 6

Give the location of the decisive battle of the second Anglo-Sikh war?

a) Buddewal

b) Chilianwala

c) Ramnagar

d) Gujarat