June 2023

Q. Which one among the following thinkers argued that Maratha rule in general and Shivaji in particular represented early nationalist consciousness in India? (a) Pandita Ramabai (b) MG Ranade (c) Bipin Chandra Pal (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Ans: (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Q. The fortification of Calcutta by the British in 1756 was regarded by the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, as (a) growth of large-scale British trade (b) an attack upon his sovereignty (c) insecurity of the British in India (d) British control over Bengal Ans: (b) an attack upon his sovereignty Explanation:  The fortification of Calcutta

Q. Which one among the following was the immediate cause of attack by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula on Calcutta in 1756? (a) Refusal of the English Company to pay the overdue trade tax (b) The English conspired against the Nawab with a view to depose him from the Throne (c) Siraj-ud-Daula wanted to drive out the English

Q. Which one among the following was the result of the First Anglo-Maratha War of 1775–1982? (a) The British won the war (b) The Marathas won the war (c) There was no victory for either side (d) It helped Haider Ali to gather strength because the British and Marathas were engaged in a mutual war

Q. In 1856, Awadh would not have been annexed with the British empire if the Nawab of Awadh had (a) allied with the British (b) not refused to introduce reforms as suggested by the British (c) fought against the British (d) a natural heir Ans: (b) not refused to introduce reforms as suggested by the