east india company MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The most decisive battle that led to the establishment of supremacy of the British in India was

a) The battle of Buxar

b) The battle of Plassey

c) The battle of Wandiwash

d) The third battle of Panipat

Question : 2

Name the French Commander who was defeated in the battle of Wandiwash in 1760.

a) Count Lally

b) Francis Martin

c) Dupleix

d) None of the above

Question : 3

a) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

b) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

c) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

d) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

Question : 4

Which one among the following was the result of the First AngloMaratha War of 1775–1982?

a) The British won the war

b) The Marathas won the war

c) There was no victory for either side

d) It helped Haider Ali to gather strength because the British and Marathas were engaged in a mutual war

Question : 5

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 : 6

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