History & Civics
Which among the following statements is incorrect?
- The victory at Buxar made the English the supreme power in India.
- The Dual system was characterised by the rule of two - the Nawab and the Company.
- Warren Hastings abolished the Dual Government
- The Regulating Act of 1783 is very significant in the history of modern India.
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The Regulating Act of 1783 is very significant in the history of modern India.
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Madhu is preparing a speech on the Anglo-French rivalry. Which of the following wars she MUST mention in her speech?
- Battle of Buxar
- Battle of Chanderi
- Battle of Panipat
- Battle of Wandiwash
Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer.
Statement I: With the help of Battle of Plassey the British were transformed from a trading community to a political power.
Statement II: Shah Alam was made Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey.
- Statement (I) is correct and statement (II) is incorrect.
- Statement (I) is incorrect and statement (II) is correct.
- Both statements (I) and (II) are incorrect.
- Both statements (I) and (II) are correct.
The corruption and inefficiency of the Dual Government was exposed when
- terrible famine struck Bengal in 1760 whereby one-fourth of the entire population lost their lives.
- terrible famine struck Bengal in 1770, whereby one-third of the entire population lost their lives.
- Massive earthquake took place in Bengal in 1770, whereby one-third of the entire population lost their lives.
- Massive earthquake took place in Bengal in 1770 whereby one-fourth of the entire population lost their lives.
Fill in the blanks.
Elizabeth I was the Queen of …………… .
The French company set up its headquarters at …………… .
The first Englishman to meet Emperor Jahangir was …………… .
The wars between the English and the French companies in India are known as …………… .