east india company MCQs set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The fortification of Calcutta by the British in 1756 was regarded by the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, as

a) growth of large-scale British trade

b) an attack upon his sovereignty

c) insecurity of the British in India

d) British control over Bengal

Question : 2

The following are connected with the First AngloMaratha 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

Question : 3

In which Governor’s tenure, Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa was granted to East India Company by Emperor Shah Alam?

a) Lord Clive

b) Lord Cornwallis

c) Lord Wellesley

d) Lord William Bentinck

Question : 4

Who was the Nawab of Bengal when the Battle of Buxar was fought?

a) Siraj-ud-Daula

b) Mir Jafar

c) Mir Qasim

d) Najmuddaula

Question : 5

Haider Ali’s administration is remembered for its:

a) Leniency

b) Severity

c) Nobel innovations

d) Welfare measures

Question : 6

Which one among the following thinkers argued that Maratha rule in general and Shivaji in particular represented early nationalist consciousness in India?

a) Pandita Ramabai

b) MG Ranade

c) Bipin Chandra Pal

d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale