History - Advert of European Commerce and Rule (1700 - 1800 A.D)

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Question - 1

In 1717, which Mughal Emperor gave the English East India Company a firman granting trade privileges in India ?

  • A Shah Alam II
  • B Bhadur Shah
  • C Jahandar Shah
  • D Farrukhsiyar

Question - 2

Consisder the folllowing statements

1. In the third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibtrahim Lodi.

2. Tipu Sultan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

3. Mir Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  • A 1, 2 and 3
  • B Only 3
  • C 2 and 3
  • D None of these

Question - 3

Which one of the following was not a possible reason for the success of Nadir Shah's military campaign in Delhi ?

  • A Weak Mughal Emperor
  • B Lack of strong defence in the North-West frontier
  • C Late preparation for the defence of Delhi
  • D Use of superior military technology by the invading army

Question - 4

Consider the following statements regarding the defeat of Marathas in the third battle of Panipat

1. Tactical errors by Sadashiv Rao Bhau.

2. Superior generalship of Ahmad Shah.

3. Presence of a large number of non-combatants in the Maratha army.

4. Treachery of a commander, Ibrahim Khan Gardi, of the Maratha army.

Which of these were causes of the defeat of Marathas?

  • A 1, 2, and 3
  • B 2, 3 and 4
  • C 1 and 4
  • D All of these

Question - 5

With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following 

1.The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese.

2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French.

3. The English never occupied Pondicherry.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  • A Only 1
  • B 2 and 3
  • C Only 3
  • D All of these

Question - 6

With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

  • A The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499
  • B The English opened their first factory in South India at Masulipatnam
  • C In Eastern India, the English Company opened its first factory in Orissa in 1633
  • D Under the leadership of Dupleix, the French occupied Madras in 1746

Question - 7

Which among the following  statements are correct with regard to the Portuguese in India?

1. They had the monopoly over the Eastern trade in the 16th century.

2. They Possessed Mumbai in the beginning.

3. They had trading settlements at Cochin, Daman and Diu.

4. The Mughals denied them any trading concessions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  • A 1, 2 and 3
  • B 2, 3 and 4
  • C 1, 2 and 4
  • D 1 and 3

Question - 8

Which one among the following was a reason for which the French could not succeed in India in the 18th century?

  • A They sided with the weak Indian sides such as Chanda Sahib and Muzafar Jung.
  • B Dupleix was called back at a crucial time.
  • C They conspired against the Indian powers.
  • D Their trading company was heavily dependent on the French Government.

Question - 9

Which one of the following was the first fort constructed by the British in India?

  • A Fort William
  • B Fort St George
  • C Fort St David
  • D Fort St Angelo

Question - 10

Which one among the following wars was ended by the Treaty of Madras?

  • A First Carnatic war
  • B Second Carnatic war
  • C First Mysore war
  • D Second Mysore war