Q. Tipu Sultan posed a greater threat to the Company according to Thomas Munro than the Marathas because (a) he was involved in centralizing his State structure (b) he was regulating State revenues (c) he was interested in the new modes of European warfare (d) all the above Ans: (d) all the above Explanation: The […]
Q. The fourth Anglo-Mysore war was caused by several factors (a) Tipu Sultan had challenged the British authority (b) He obtained military help from the French against the British (c) Wellesley wanted to protect British dominion from the attacks of Shah Zaman and Napoleon. (d) Wellesley was determined to crush the power of Tipu Sultan
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Q. Dalhousie annexed Avadh for the British empire in India through the (a) policy of Subsidiary Alliance (b) doctrine of lapse (c) state being maladministered (d) waging of war Ans: (b) doctrine of lapse Explanation: The correct answer is (b) doctrine of lapse. Lord Dalhousie, during his tenure as Governor-General of India, implemented the doctrine
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Q. Name the Governor-General who was responsible for the annexation of Sindh. (a) Lord Hastings (b) Lord William Bentinck (c) Lord Ellen borough (d) Lord Dalhousie Ans: (c) Lord Ellen borough Explanation: Sindh was ruled by Baluchi chiefs collectively known as Amirs of Sind (Amirs of Khairpur, Hyderabad, and Mirpur). East India Company, because of the
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Question Which place near Kolkata has a large alumina plant that was set up 1938? Type multiple_choice Option Rishra incorrect Option Uluberia incorrect Option Belur correct Option Salt Lake incorrect Solution In 1938, a significant aluminum plant was established in Belur, located in the district of Howrah. This plant specializes in the production of
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Q. Who was the first Portuguese Viceroy to visit India on the Western Coast? (a) Alfonso Albuquerque (b) Francisco Almeida (c) Pedra Cabral (d) Vasco de Gama Ans: (b) Francisco Almeida Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Francisco Almeida. Francisco Almeida was the first Portuguese Viceroy to visit India on the Western Coast. He served
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Question Animal Husbandry in West Bengal is mainly carried on by which group of people? Type multiple_choice Option Landless labourers incorrect Option Small farmers incorrect Option Marginal farmers incorrect Option All of the above correct Solution Animal Husbandry in West Bengal primarily involves the active participation of landless laborers, small farmers, and marginal farmers. It
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Question Consider the following about animal farms at Kalyani in Nadia district of West Bengal. 1. Cattle farm 2. Goat farm 3. Sheep farm 4. Pig farm Which of the following is true? Type multiple_choice Option 1, 3 and 4 incorrect Option 1, 2 and 3 correct Option 2, 3 and 4 incorrect Option All
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Question Consider the following statements and code the correct one. 1. Due to humid cliamte sheep rearing is not very suitable. 2. South Dinajpur has lowest milk production in West Bengal. 3. Ox bow lakes of North Bengal are ideal for marine fishery. Type multiple_choice Option 1 and 2 correct Option 2 and 3 incorrect
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Q. In the context of dynamics of colonial expansion, examine the following statements: 1. The Marathas did not try to modernize their army during the latter half of the 18th century. 2. Most of the Indian rulers of the 18th century had ties of affection with their subjects. 3. The Nizams assisted the British against
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