east india company MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Identify the Englishman, who gave all the information about the “Black-Hole Episode”, though in a single-sided way.

a) Stephenson

b) Minchin

c) John Surman

d) Holwell

Question : 3

Under which one of the following systems of assessment, the British Government collected revenue directly from the farmers?

a) Zamindari

b) Ryotwari

c) Annawari

d) Desaiwari

Question : 4

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 : 5

Identify the positive effects of the beginning of European Commerce in India

1. Money economy grew up.
2. International market relations were set-up.
3. Increased quantity of India’s export.
4. Indian agriculture was further commercialised.

a) 1, 3, 4

b) 2, 3, 4

c) 1, 2, 3

d) 1, 2, 4

Question : 6

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