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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

What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey?

  1. The British East India Company gained control of Bengal

  2. Japan overthrew the Shogunate after 700 years

  3. China was forced to buy greater amounts of Opium

  4. The "Indian Mutiny" was put down
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies, effectively establishing British dominance in the region.

Multiple choice

Akbar gave firman to British

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Akbar (the Mughal Emperor) did not give a firman to the British; the British East India Company received their major trading rights later, notably from Jahangir and Farrukhsiyar.

Multiple choice

Indian stand united in front of British

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, Indian states were often divided and frequently in conflict with one another, which allowed the British to employ a 'divide and rule' policy rather than facing a unified Indian front.

Multiple choice

British east India Company was established by group of businesses mam in 1600.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The British East India Company was indeed established in 1600 by a group of merchants (not 'businesses mam', which appears to be a typo for 'businessmen'). The company received a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600, granting it monopoly over English trade with the East Indies.

Multiple choice

Reasons for British success in India.

  1. Superior Army

  2. Lack of unity among Indian

  3. Absence of strong leadership

  4. All of them
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The British success in India was a result of multiple factors, including their superior military organization, the lack of political unity among Indian rulers, and the absence of strong, cohesive leadership across the subcontinent.

Multiple choice

Which method used by Britian to won Jhansi?

  1. Subsidiary Alliance

  2. Doctrine of lapse

  3. War

  4. Annexation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Doctrine of Lapse, introduced by Lord Dalhousie, allowed the British to annex states where the ruler died without a natural heir, which was applied to Jhansi.

Multiple choice

Carnatic wars were fought between

  1. English- Mysore

  2. French - English

  3. French- Dutch

  4. Dutch-portuguese
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Carnatic Wars were a series of military conflicts in the 18th century between the French East India Company and the British East India Company for control over the Indian subcontinent.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

The forces of Alexander and Porus fought on the banks of river _________.

  1. Ravi

  2. Jhelum

  3. Sutlej

  4. Indus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The forces of Alexander and Porus fought on the banks of river Jhelum where Alexander defeated Porus but afterwards when asked how should he be treated, Porus replied: “Treat me, Alexander, the way a King treats another King". Impressed by his words, Alexander returned Porus his kingdom and made him his alley.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Which among the following was not affected by the invasion of the Persians on India?

  1. Script in the North-West

  2. Coinage

  3. Court Ceremonies

  4. Sculpture
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Persian invasion influenced Indian script (Kharosthi), coinage, and court ceremonies, but it did not have a significant or lasting impact on Indian sculpture.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Alexander the great, was obliged to go back because

  1. he fell ill

  2. he suffered defeat in India

  3. his forces refused to go further

  4. he did not like India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great's troops were exhausted by years of campaigning and refused to continue further into India, forcing him to turn back at the Hyphasis River.