east india company MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Statement I:
The economy of India in the 19th century came to a state of ruin under English East India Company.
Statement II:
English East India Company’s acquisition of Diwani right led to the miseries of the peasants and those associated with the traditional handicrafts industry of India.

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 : 2

Haider Ali established his authority over the Mysore state by overthrowing

a) Devraj

b) Nanjaraj

c) Kaviraja

d) Krishna Raj

Question : 3

Which of the following statements about Permanent Settlement are correct?

1. It conferred proprietary rights to peasants.
2. The Zamindars were recognised as the proprietors of land.
3. The government permanently fixed the land revenue demand.
4. The Zamindars acted as the middlemen between the peasants and the government.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 3 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1 and 3

Question : 4

Tipu Sultan was defeated and killed in the Fourth Anglo- Mysore War (1799). Who of the following did not give a share in Tipu’s territories?

a) The Marathas

b) The English

c) The Nizam

d) The Hindu dynasty of Mysore

Question : 5

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 : 6

The following are connected with the First Anglo- Maratha War 1779- 82:

1. Convention of Wadgaon
2. Treaty of Purandar
3. Treaty of Surat
4. Treaty of Salbai

a) 3-2-1-4

b) 2-1-3-4

c) 4-2-1-3

d) 1-4-3-2