European Traders and British Expansion – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 8
Prepare better with this curated list of European Traders and British Expansion Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the Modern Indian History subcategory under the General Studies (GS) category. Each question includes verified answer and detailed explanation for effective practice.
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71)
With reference to the Hindu Nayab Wazirs of Oudh Sultanate, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Raja Tikait Rai was ‘Artha Mantri’ of Nawab Aasafudaullah.
2. Usually there were certain Hindu castes who were placed at the high positions in the State of Nawabs of Oudh.
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
72) Name the French Commander who was defeated in the battle of Wandiwash in 1760.
A) Count Lally
B) Francis Martin
C) Dupleix
D) None of the above
73) In the Battle of Wandiwash (1760), who defeated whom?
A) French defeated British
B) British defeated British
C) British defeated French
D) Dutch defeated British
74)
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th century?
A. Battle of Wandiwash
B. Battle of Buxar
C. Battle of Ambur
D. Battle of Plassey
A) C – A – D – B
B) C – D – A – B
C) C – D – B – A
D) D – C – A – B
75) The famous Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was fought by the British against whom?
A) The French
B) Spain
C) Mysore
D) Carnatic
76) Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A) Battle of Buxar – Mir Jafar Vs. Clive
B) Battle of Wandiwash – French Vs. East India Company
C) Battle of Chilianwala – Dalhousie Vs. Marathas
D) Battle of Khurda – Nizam Vs. East India Company
77) To which Misl did Ranjeet Singh belong?
A) Sukerchakia
B) Sandhvwalia
C) Ahluwalia
D) Ramgarhia
78) What was the capital of the Kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
A) Amritsar
B) Patiala
C) Lahore
D) Kapurthala
79) At which place did Raja Ranjit Singh set up the Adalat-i-Ala?
A) Amritsar
B) Lahore
C) Firozpur
D) Multan
80) Who was the successor of Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
A) Harsingh Nalwa
B) Khadag Singh
C) Sher Singh
D) Naunihal Singh