INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
During the Mughal period of Indian history, the term Parwana refer to
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Solution: c)
Nishan- order of a member of the royal family.
Farman- order of the emperor.
Parwana- orders issued by higher authorities.
Siyaha huzur- proceedings of the provincial court.
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Solution: c)
Nishan- order of a member of the royal family.
Farman- order of the emperor.
Parwana- orders issued by higher authorities.
Siyaha huzur- proceedings of the provincial court.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Carnatic Wars.
- The First Carnatic War (1744-48) was triggered by the War of the Austrian Succession.
- Under the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, Madras was restored to the French.
- The battle of Wandiwash ended the French threat to British in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The First Carnatic (1744-48) war was fought between Britishers and the French due to Austrian war of succession in Europe. The French forces under Dupleix defeated the English and captured Madras. Then, in 1748 AD, the peace treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed and Madras was restored to the British and the exchange of war prisoners took place.
Battle of Wandiwash: This was the Third Carnatic War fought between the French and the British. Having made substantial gains in Bengal and Hyderabad, the British, after collecting a huge amount of revenue, were fully equipped to face the French in Wandiwash, whom they defeated.
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Solution: c)
The First Carnatic (1744-48) war was fought between Britishers and the French due to Austrian war of succession in Europe. The French forces under Dupleix defeated the English and captured Madras. Then, in 1748 AD, the peace treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed and Madras was restored to the British and the exchange of war prisoners took place.
Battle of Wandiwash: This was the Third Carnatic War fought between the French and the British. Having made substantial gains in Bengal and Hyderabad, the British, after collecting a huge amount of revenue, were fully equipped to face the French in Wandiwash, whom they defeated.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Black Hole Tragedy is associated with
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Solution: d)
One of Kolkata’s historical monuments, Fort William was built during the time of the Bengal Presidency. Named after William III, the fort sits on the banks of the Hooghly River and was at the centre of the Battle of Plassey fought between the British and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. It is also the site of an infamous dungeon called the Black Hole of Calcutta (the city of Kolkata was erstwhile known as Calcutta).
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Solution: d)
One of Kolkata’s historical monuments, Fort William was built during the time of the Bengal Presidency. Named after William III, the fort sits on the banks of the Hooghly River and was at the centre of the Battle of Plassey fought between the British and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. It is also the site of an infamous dungeon called the Black Hole of Calcutta (the city of Kolkata was erstwhile known as Calcutta).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
As a result of the Battle of Plassey
- The British started wielding influence over the Bengal Nawabs and consequently acquired significant concessions for revenue from trade.
- It resulted in the East India Company (EIC) gaining greater military might which allowed them to push other European colonial powers away from Bengal.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. It resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC) leading greater powers to extract revenue and its consolidation of its presence in Bengal. The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.
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Solution: c)
The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. It resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC) leading greater powers to extract revenue and its consolidation of its presence in Bengal. The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following battle ended with the Treaty of Allahabad?
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Solution: b)
The Treaty of Allahabad was signed on August 16, 1765 between Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II of Bengal and Lord Clive of the British East India Company after the Battle of Buxar (1764). Based on the terms of the agreement, Shah Alam II granted Diwani rights to the East India Company.
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Solution: b)
The Treaty of Allahabad was signed on August 16, 1765 between Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II of Bengal and Lord Clive of the British East India Company after the Battle of Buxar (1764). Based on the terms of the agreement, Shah Alam II granted Diwani rights to the East India Company.
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