Question No. 1
With reference to the events leading up to the Battle of Plassey (1757), consider the following statements:
1.The ‘Black Hole Tragedy’ in 1756 became a major point of contention and was used by the English to justify their subsequent military action against Siraj-ud-Daulah.
2.The political maneuvering by Robert Clive involved securing a secret pact with the rich merchant Umichand, who later betrayed the plot to the Nawab.
3.The deal between the conspirators stipulated that Mir Jafar would be made the Nawab, and in exchange, the EIC would receive a substantial cash payment and the Zamindari of the 24 Parganas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 2
The shift in the core objective of the English East India Company (EIC) from a purely commercial entity to a territorial power in India was primarily due to:
1.The need to secure local political support to end the constant abuse of the Dastak (free trade passes) by Company officials for private trade.
2.The realization that political dominance was the only way to safeguard trade interests against European rivals and to ensure exclusive access to the profitable textile markets.
3.The pressure from British manufacturers, who demanded territorial conquest to stop the import of Indian finished goods and promote the export of raw materials from India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 3
Which of the following statements correctly reflect the importance and consequences of the Battle of Plassey (1757)?
1.It permanently ended the need for the EIC to import bullion (gold and silver) from Britain to purchase Indian goods, as their trade could now be financed by Bengal’s revenue.
2.It marked the first step in the transfer of de jure (legal) sovereignty of Bengal from the Nawab to the English East India Company.
3.It provided Robert Clive and other EIC officials with unprecedented personal wealth and laid the foundation for corruption in the Company’s administration.
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Question No. 4
With reference to the Treaty of 1760 between Mir Kasim and the English East India Company, consider the following statements:
1.Mir Kasim agreed to cede the Zamindari rights of the districts of Midnapore, Chittagong, and Burdwan to the English.
2.The Company promised to help Mir Kasim reorganize his army on European lines and to suppress a rebellion by the powerful Maratha chief, Janoji Bhonsle.
3.Mir Kasim transferred the capital of Bengal from Murshidabad to Monghyr to escape the immediate influence of the EIC officials in Calcutta.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 5
Which of the following actions were taken by Mir Kasim as the Nawab of Bengal to assert his independence and challenge the authority of the English East India Company?
1.Abolishing all internal duties (tolls) for all traders, both Indian and European, in an attempt to neutralize the unfair advantage enjoyed by the Company’s private trade.
2.Disbanding his existing large army, as he realized its inefficiency, and instead hiring French military officers to train a new, disciplined army.
3.Confiscating the properties of key conspirators of the Plassey coup, such as the Jagat Seths, and punishing them for their past disloyalty.
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Question No. 6
With reference to the Battle of Buxar (1764), consider the following statements:
1.The immediate military provocation was the English EIC’s aggressive attack on Mir Kasim’s newly established military camp at Monghyr.
2.The combined Indian army comprised forces from Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Awadh (Shuja-ud-Daulah), and the deposed Mughal Emperor (Shah Alam II).
3.The battle was a closely fought contest where the superior leadership of the Indian side was eventually overcome by the better-disciplined English forces under Major Hector Munro.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 7
The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) was signed by Robert Clive separately with two principal parties. What were the key terms of the treaties?
1.With the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II: The Emperor granted the EIC the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha in exchange for an annual tribute and the districts of Kora and Allahabad.
2.With the Nawab of Awadh, Shuja-ud-Daulah: The Nawab was forced to cede half of his territory to the EIC and disband his army.
3.The EIC agreed to assume responsibility for both the Diwani (revenue collection) and the Nizamat (civil administration and police) functions in Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 8
Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Battle of Buxar (1764)?
1.It was a battle fought between European forces and a combined Indian army, decisively establishing the military superiority of the English over indigenous forces.
2.It led to the legal establishment of the English East India Company as the territorial power of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
3.It resulted in the creation of a permanent buffer state between the Company’s territories and the growing threat of the Marathas in the North.
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Question No. 9
With reference to the Dual Government system instituted by Robert Clive in Bengal, consider the following statements:
1.The Nawab was entrusted with the responsibility for Nizamat (law, order, justice, and defense), but without the necessary financial resources to fulfill his duties.
2.The EIC held the Diwani (revenue collection) and effectively controlled the Nizamat through its nominee, the Deputy Nawab (Naib Diwan).
3.Under this system, the revenue collected by the Company was paid directly to the Mughal Emperor, with the remaining amount transferred to the Nawab for administrative expenses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question No. 10
Which of the following were the unintended or immediate evil effects of the Dual Government (1765–1772) in Bengal?
1.The complete decline of trade and industry in Bengal due to the unchecked monopolization of internal trade by the EIC’s private servants.
2.The systematic oppression of the peasantry as EIC agents maximized revenue collection with total disregard for the cultivators’ welfare, leading to widespread distress.
3.The abolition of the system by Warren Hastings was driven solely by a desire to install a more efficient Indian administrator in Bengal.
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