Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Battle of Plassey”:
1.It recognized the Company’s sovereignty over Calcutta.
2.Siraj-ud-daula also agreed to be the Company’s resident in the court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: The battle of Plassey (1757) changed the position of the British from being a commercial power to that of a territorial power.

  • It confirmed the privileges obtained by the Company and replaced Siraj-ud-daula with the betrayer Mir Jaffar.
  • The Company’s sovereignty over Calcutta was recognized and it was given sufficient land to maintain a military force. Mir Jaffar also agreed to be the Company’s resident in the court.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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