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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- The first English Factory was set up in Bengal on the banks of River Hugli in 1651.
- Aurangzeb issued a Farman to East India Company granting the right to trade duty free.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
The first English Factory was set up in Bengal on the banks of River Hugli in 1651.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Aurangzeb issued a Farman to East India Company granting the right to trade duty free.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
The first English Factory was set up in Bengal on the banks of River Hugli in 1651.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Aurangzeb issued a Farman to East India Company granting the right to trade duty free.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- After the battle of Plassey, Alivardi Khan was made the Nawab of Bengal.
- Mir Jafar was reinstalled as Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Buxar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar made the nawab.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Mir Qasim complained was defeated in a battle fought at Buxar (1764),and Mir Jafar was reinstalled as Nawab of Bengal.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar made the nawab.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Mir Qasim complained was defeated in a battle fought at Buxar (1764),and Mir Jafar was reinstalled as Nawab of Bengal.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- After the Second Anglo-Maratha War, the Peshwa was removed and sent to Kanpur with a pension.
- Lord Hastings initiated the policy of Paramountcy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1817-19 crushed Maratha power. The Peshwa was removed and sent away to Bithur near Kanpur with a pension.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Under Lord Hastings (Governor-General from 1813 to 1823) a new policy of “paramountcy” was initiated.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
The Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1817-19 crushed Maratha power. The Peshwa was removed and sent away to Bithur near Kanpur with a pension.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Under Lord Hastings (Governor-General from 1813 to 1823) a new policy of “paramountcy” was initiated.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Doctrine of Lapse will be applicable to a Kingdom despite the presence of a female heir to the Kingdom.
- Sind was annexed by the Company using the Doctrine of Lapse.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
The Doctrine of Lapse declared that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would lapse. So, even if there is a female heir to the Kingdom, the Doctrine of Lapse can be applied.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Sind was annexed by the Company in 1843 and it was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
The Doctrine of Lapse declared that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would lapse. So, even if there is a female heir to the Kingdom, the Doctrine of Lapse can be applied.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Sind was annexed by the Company in 1843 and it was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In 1770’s Faujdari Adalat was the term used for Civil Court in a District.
- Even under Permanent Settlement the rent is revised once in every three years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
In 1770’s Faujdari Adalat was the term used for Criminal Court in a District. Diwani Adalat is the term used for Civil Court.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The amount to be paid under Permanent Settlement was fixed permanently, that is, it was not to be increased ever in future.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
In 1770’s Faujdari Adalat was the term used for Criminal Court in a District. Diwani Adalat is the term used for Civil Court.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The amount to be paid under Permanent Settlement was fixed permanently, that is, it was not to be increased ever in future.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Regulating Act of 1773.
- Supreme Court was constituted in Calcutta.
- It appointed the First Governor-General of India.
- It prohibited the Company servants from receiving gifts and bribes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Provisions of the Regulating act of 1773:
A Supreme Court was constituted in Calcutta
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The office of Governor General of Bengal was made with a council of four to help.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
It prohibited the servants of the company from receiving any presents, gifts and bribes.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Provisions of the Regulating act of 1773:
A Supreme Court was constituted in Calcutta
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The office of Governor General of Bengal was made with a council of four to help.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
It prohibited the servants of the company from receiving any presents, gifts and bribes.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following statements regarding The Ilbert Bill is/are NOT correct?
- European nationals could be judged by Indian Magistrates.
- Imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages.
- Imposition of restrictions on carrying arms by Indians.
- Imposition of additional tax on the land revenue during Famine.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (c)
The ‘Ilbert Bill’ was a bill introduced in 1883.
According to the said Act, Indian judges could try a European accused.
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Solution (c)
The ‘Ilbert Bill’ was a bill introduced in 1883.
According to the said Act, Indian judges could try a European accused.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
With reference to Ryotwari System, consider the following statements.
- Ryotwari System in Madras was introduced during the Governorship of William Bentinck.
- Land revenue was collected directly from the peasant or ryot.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Ryotwari System of land revenue was instituted in the late 18th century by Sir Thomas Munro, Governor of Madras in 1820. This was practised in the Madras and Bombay areas, as well as Assam and Coorg provinces.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Land revenue was collected directly from the peasant or ryot.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Ryotwari System of land revenue was instituted in the late 18th century by Sir Thomas Munro, Governor of Madras in 1820. This was practised in the Madras and Bombay areas, as well as Assam and Coorg provinces.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Land revenue was collected directly from the peasant or ryot.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Third Carnatic War:
- It was an extension of Seven Year’s War being fought in Europe.
- The French government sent a powerful army under the command of Sir Eyre Coote.
- The war ended with signing of the Treaty of Paris.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
In 1756, Seven Years War in Europe, the two nations began to fight in India also. In India it was considered the Third Carnatic War.
The French government sent a powerful army under the command of Count de Lally.
He was forced to retire to Pondicherry and was defeated by Sir Eyre Coote in the battle of Wandiwash in 1760.
The French lost the possession to the British and also other territories.
The war came to an end with the Signing of the Treaty of Paris.
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Solution (c)
In 1756, Seven Years War in Europe, the two nations began to fight in India also. In India it was considered the Third Carnatic War.
The French government sent a powerful army under the command of Count de Lally.
He was forced to retire to Pondicherry and was defeated by Sir Eyre Coote in the battle of Wandiwash in 1760.
The French lost the possession to the British and also other territories.
The war came to an end with the Signing of the Treaty of Paris.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Third Anglo-Mysore War
- It was fought between the Tippu Sultan, Marathas and Nizam on one side and the British on the other
- The attack on British by Tippu became the immediate cause of the war.
- The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Mysore.
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution (d)
The Third Anlo-Mysore war was fought between the troops of Tippu Sultan on one side and the Combined armies of the Marathas, The British and the Nawab on the other.
Tippu’s campaign against the Raja of Travancore became the immediate cause for the war, and the British quickly took the Raja’s side.
Tippu was defeated and the war ended with the Signing of Treaty of Srirangapatna.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
The Third Anlo-Mysore war was fought between the troops of Tippu Sultan on one side and the Combined armies of the Marathas, The British and the Nawab on the other.
Tippu’s campaign against the Raja of Travancore became the immediate cause for the war, and the British quickly took the Raja’s side.
Tippu was defeated and the war ended with the Signing of Treaty of Srirangapatna.
