The British Capture of Bengal

Q.

What do you mean by diwani right? How did it benefit the East India Company?

Q. What was the meaning of the Anglican word 'Nabob'?

1. King
2. Zamindar
3. Prince
4. Nawab

Q.

The U.S.Brig Niagara, a warship from the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, uses about 28, 300 feet of rope to operate its sails and spars. Write this number in scientific notation.

Q. Throughout the 18th century, there was an intense conflict between the Company and the nawabs of Bengal, which finally culminated in the Battle of Plassey. Substantiate.

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. 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. All of the above.
4. Income was generated within India for trade.

Q. ‘… the Battle of Plassey opened the doors for the British mastery over Bengal and eventually, the whole of India.’ Justify the statement.

Q. The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1857.

1. True
2. False

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. All of the above.
4. Income was generated within India for trade.

Q. Choose the incorrect fact about Robert Clive.

1. Robert Clive was an honest officer.
2. Robert Clive was a corrupt officer.
3. Robert Clive made a huge fortune for himself out of his career in India.
4. Robert Clive commited suicide in the year 1774.

Q. Did nabobs do corruption??

Q. Choose the incorrect fact about Robert Clive.

1. Robert Clive was an honest officer.
2. Robert Clive was a corrupt officer.
3. Robert Clive made a huge fortune for himself out of his career in India.
4. Robert Clive commited suicide in the year 1774.