Q. Whose reign saw Marathas reach maximum expansion? (a) Baji Rao I (b) Shivaji (c) BalajiVishwanath (d) BalajiBaji Rao Ans: (d) BalajiBaji Rao Explanation: After the death of Baji Rao, Balaji Baji Rao became the Peshwa of Maratha kingdom. During his reign, Maratha kingdom reached the highest mark of expansion.
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Q. The treaty of Bassein was signed by the English with the (a) Holkar (b) Peshwa (c) Scindia (d) Bhonsle Ans: (b) Peshwa Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Peshwa. The Treaty of Bassein was signed by the British East India Company with the Peshwa Baji Rao II in 1802. The treaty was aimed at
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Q. Which of the following problems came up in the working of 1773 Regulation? 1. Disharmony and dishonesty between Governor- General and his council 2. Ambiguities in the jurisdiction of Supreme Court and the Council 3. Provincial governors claimed greater authority than was provided 4. British Parliament’s found it difficult to assert control over the
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Q. Of the following East India Company’s officials, who was not tried for ‘misconduct’ by British Parliament: (a) Lord Clive (b) Warren Hastings (c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Hardinge Ans: (d) Lord Hardinge Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Lord Hardinge. Lord Clive and Warren Hastings were both officials of the East India Company who
Q. Examine The following statements pertaining to early British administration in India: 1. The Supreme Court was set up in Calcutta in 1774 2. The Fort William College was established in 1800 3. The East-India Company introduced the rule of law in India in 1793 4. The Company’s officials were paid by means of percentage
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Q. The French East India company was reconstituted some-time in the first half of 18th century. It adopted a new name known as: (a) French Traders Company of the Indies. (b) Indo French company. (c) Perpetual Company of the Indies. (d) None of the above. Ans: (c) Perpetual Company of the Indies. Explanation: The French
Q. The rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad after 1724 (a) was completely under the Mughals. (b) was symbolically under the Mughals. (c) was completely under the French. (d) None of the above Ans: (b) was symbolically under the Mughals. Explanation: After 1724, the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad was symbolically under the Mughals.
Q. Land revenue under Tipu Sultan was (a) mainly collected through revenue farmers. (b) collected by government officials appointed by Tipu (c) collected by feudal intermediaries. (d) None of the above. Ans: (b) collected by government officials appointed by Tipu Explanation: During the reign of Tipu Sultan, land revenue was collected by government officials appointed
Q. In which sequence did the Europeans arrive in India? 1. French 2. British 3. Portuguese 4. Dutch (a) 3, 4, 2, 1 (b) 3, 1, 4, 2 (c) 4, 3, 2,1 (d) 2, 3, 4, 1 Ans: (a) 3, 4, 2, 1 Explanation: (a) 3, 4, 2, 1 The correct sequence of the arrival
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Q. Which state/s in south had French influence at its/their court/s? (a) Mysore and Hyderabad (b) Avadh (c) Carnatic (d) Tanjore Ans: (a) Mysore and Hyderabad
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