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Medieval and Modern Indian History

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Explore a comprehensive collection of medieval and modern Indian history questions designed for exam preparation. The topics cover major wars, treaties, regional conflicts, and colonial administration. This material helps candidates appearing for civil services and other competitive examinations to test their knowledge effectively.

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Medieval and Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

When the British left India, there were _________ princely States in India.

  1. 562

  2. 572

  3. 652

  4. 752
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When the British left India, there were 562  princely States in India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took charge of the states department in July 1947. He handled the task of integrating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India. He persuaded them to surrender defence, foreign affairs and communication to the government of India. By August 15, 1947 all except Hyderabad, Junagarh and Kashmir acceded to India.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

What would have been the result if the ruler of J&K, Harisingh had joined the Indian Union in August 1947?

  1. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) would not have been there

  2. Pakistan would have occupied entire Kashmir

  3. Pakistan would have taken the issue before UNO

  4. Pakistan would have taken the support of Sheikh Abdullah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

If Hari Singh had acceded to India in August 1947, the legal status of Kashmir would have been settled as part of India before the tribal invasion and subsequent conflict, likely preventing the formation of POK.

Multiple choice history development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala crafts and industries

Which of the following were the trade centre/s of the Dutch ?

  1. Agra

  2. Karaikal

  3. Cochin

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

After the Portuguese, Dutch from the Netherlands arrived in India . In 1602 CE Dutch East India Company'' was established. Agra, Machalipatnam, Surat, Karaikal, Nagapatnam, Cochin and such other places were Dutch trading centres in India.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

What was the main cause for the defeat of Siraj ud Daulah in the battle of Plassey?

  1. He had no such quality like Clive to command the army

  2. He was not well-equipped with artillery

  3. His commander in chief Mir Jafar joined with the forces of Robert Clive

  4. His army was weak
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies in 1757. Siraj-ud-daulah had asked Britishers to stop fortification which became one of the reasons for the war. Robert Clive bribed Mir Jafar, commander-in-chief of Siraj-ud-daulah of making him the next Nawab which resulted in betrayal from Mir Qasim and victory of the British.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

  1. The Battle of Plassey -1757

  2. The Battle of Buxar -1784

  3. The Battle of Wandiwash -1760

  4. The Third Battle of Panipat -1761
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British Army and the combined forces of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal) and Shuja-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Awadh). The British East India Company defeated the combined forces in the battle.The battle took place on 22nd October, 1764. 

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The combined forces of ________ fought against British in the Battle of Buxar in 1764.

  1. Siraj-ud-Daulah, Shuja-ud-Daulah, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II

  2. Shuja-ud-Daulah, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, Mir Qasim

  3. Mir Qasim, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, Mir Madan

  4. Mir Jafar, Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II, Shuja-ud-Daulah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The battle of Buxar was fought between the forces of the British East India Company and the combined army of an alliance of Shuja-ud-Daulah, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Mir Qasim in the year 1764. The British victory at Buxar resulted in the end of the attempt to rule Bengal through a puppet nawab. The war came to an end by the "Treaty of Allahabad" in 1765.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The British East India Company became masters of Bengal after_____________ .

  1. The Battle of Plassey

  2. The Third Battle of Panipat

  3. The Battle of Buxar

  4. The Battle of Wandiwash
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The British victory under Robert Clive at Plassey in Bengal was a crucial event in the history of India. It was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757.  The British after the victory acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade which was later used for the expansion of the British empire.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The Battle of Buxar was fought between __________ and the combined forces of Mir Qasim

  1. Hector Muro

  2. Cornwallis

  3. Dalhousie

  4. John Shore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Buxar happened in the year 1764. In this battle, Hectar Muro of the British defeated the combined forces of Mir Qasim. The Nawab of Avadh took refuge in Rohilakhand and Shah Alam took the side of the British. Mir Qasim had to run away from the battle field.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

After the Battle of Buxar, the Mir Qasim took refuge in Rohilakhand.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Buxar happened in the year 1764. In this battle, Hectar Muro of the British defeated the combined forces of Mir Qasim. The Nawab of Avadh took refuge in Rohilakhand and Shah Alam took the side of the British. Mir Qasim had to run away from the battle field.  Mir Qasim was independent in his out look. After verifying the misuse of Dastakaths, he made all trade in Bengal tax free. This made the British to face the competition from the Indian Merchants. So they dethroned Mir Qasim and brought back Mir Jaffer to the throne. All this ultimately led to the Battle of Buxar.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

As a result of the __________, the British East India Company was able to consolidate its power in the region from Bengal to Allahabad.

  1. Battle of Plassey

  2. Revolt of 1857

  3. Battle of Buxar

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The following tings happened after the Battle of Buxar;
1) Mir Jaffer again became the Nawaba of Bengal.
2) Battle of Buxar stabilised the British East India Company.
3) This war led to the expansion of British influence from Bengal to Allahabad.
4) They obtained Diwani right (collection of taxes) from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, in Bengal province. 
5) In 1765 CE after the death of Mir Jaffer, Nizam-ud Daula became the Nawab of Bengal.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

As a result of the Battle of Buxar, the British obtained Diwani rights from _________ in the Bengal Province.

  1. Mir Qasim

  2. Mir Jafar

  3. Shah Alam II

  4. Nizam Ud Daula
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The following things happened after the Battle of Buxar;
1) Mir Jaffer again became the Nawaba of Bengal.
2) Battle of Buxar stabilised the British East India Company.
3) This war led to the expansion of British influence from Bengal to Allahabad.
4) They obtained Diwani right (collection of taxes) from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, in Bengal province. 
5) In 1765 CE after the death of Mir Jaffer, Nizam-ud Daula became the Nawab of Bengal.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Battle of Buxar __________ the British East India Company.

  1. Stabilized

  2. De-Stabilized

  3. Shocked

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The following things happened after the Battle of Buxar;
1) Mir Jaffar again became the Nawab of Bengal.
2) Battle of Buxar stabilized the British East India Company.
3) This war led to the expansion of British influence from Bengal to Allahabad.
4) They obtained Diwani right (collection of taxes) from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, in Bengal province. 
5) In 1765 CE after the death of Mir Jaffer, Nizam-ud Daula became the Nawab of Bengal.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

As a result of the Battle of Buxar, _______became the Nawab of Bengal.

  1. Mir Qasim

  2. Shah Alam

  3. Shuja Ud Daula

  4. Mir Jafar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The following things happened after the Battle of Buxar;
1) Mir Jaffar again became the Nawab of Bengal.
2) Battle of Buxar stabilised the British East India Company.
3) This war led to the expansion of British influence from Bengal to Allahabad.
4) They obtained Diwani right (collection of taxes) from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, in Bengal province. 
5) In 1765 CE after the death of Mir Jaffer, Nizam-ud Daula became the Nawab of Bengal.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The masterstroke of Lord Wellesley to establish British paramountcy in India was ____.

  1. Doctrine of Lapse

  2. Subsidiary Alliance

  3. Mediatisation

  4. Annexation of Indian States
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley, British Governor-General in India from 1798 to 1805. According to this system, every ruler in India had to accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army. In return, British would protect them from their enemies which gave British enormous expansion.