British and Marathas

Q. In 1765, the Mughal emperor appointed the Company as the Diwan of the provinces of Bengal. How did the East India Company make use of this new power?

1. The Company expanded trade.
2. Revenue was diverted to finance wars.
3. Income was generated within India for trade.
4. All of the above.

Q. Which among the following statements is wrong about the Doctrine of Lapse?

1. Jhansi was annexed under doctrine of Lapse in year 1854.
2. Udaipur was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse in 1852, but later, in 1860, the king's rule was re-established.
3. Doctrine of Lapse was widely enforced during the period of Lord Dalhousie.
4. Awadh was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse in 1853.

Q. Which among the following statments is false about the Policy of Paramountcy?

1. The Company started to annex territories to protect its interests.
2. Protests were raised by Rani Channama of Kittor.
3. The Policy of Paramountcy was accepted by all without any resistance.
4. Through this policy, the Company enacted supreme authority over territories.

Q. Which among the following statments is wrong about the Anglo-Maratha wars?

1. The third Anglo-Maratha war brought an end to the Peshwa rule.
2. The first Anglo-Maratha war was fought between 1775 to 1782.
3. Second Anglo Maratha war was fought between 1803 to 1805.
4. Marathas achieved an ultimate victory in the third Anglo-Maratha war.