east india company MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Under the dual government in Bengal, the administration was carried on by -

a) The East India Company and the British government.

b) The English Company and the Mughal emperor of India.

c) The British government and the Indian government

d) The East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal.

Question : 2

a) 4 1 2 5

b) 3 5 4 1

c) 4 5 2 1

d) 3 1 4 5

Question : 3

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

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

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

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

Question : 4

Sirajuddaula was defeated by Lord Clive in the battle of

a) Plassey

b) Buxer

c) Munger

d) Wandiwash

Question : 5

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 : 6

Haider Ali established his authority over the Mysore state by overthrowing

a) Devraj

b) Nanjaraj

c) Kaviraja

d) Krishna Raj