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Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

Who introduced the policy of 'Paramountcy'?

  1. Robert Clive

  2. Warren Hastings

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Dalhousie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Hastings (Warren Hastings is often confused, but the policy of Paramountcy is specifically attributed to Lord Hastings who served as Governor-General from 1813 to 1823). Given the options, Warren Hastings is often incorrectly cited in lower-level texts, but Lord Hastings is the correct historical figure.

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

Name the ambassador sent by EIC to the court of Jahangir to get concessions to trade with India.

  1. Captain Hawkins

  2. Sir Thomas Roe

  3. Robert Clive

  4. Dupleix
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Thomas Roe was sent to India to the court of Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1612 to get concessions to trade with India. He was sent by King James I. Sir Thomas's mission was highly successful and the English East India Company succeeded in getting rights to reside and establish factories in Surat and other parts of the country.

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

Who among the following was/were the capable man/men of the British government who was/were responsible for their victory during Anglo-French Wars?

  1. Robert Clive

  2. Lawrence

  3. Eyre Coote

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

Robert Clive, Lawrence, and Eyre Coote were all instrumental British military commanders who played key roles in securing British victories during the Carnatic and Anglo-French wars.

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

Why was naval supremacy of English considered as the main reason for British success in Carnatic wars?

  1. Enabled the English to bring soldiers from Europe

  2. To get supplies from Bengal

  3. Both A and B

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

One of the causes of English success was their naval supremacy. on account of this, the English could send help to India whenever it was required. There was none to check them on the way, It was this factor that cut off the link between the French, possession in India and France.

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

What helped the British to concentrate on war against the French in India?

  1. Peace in England

  2. Commercial power

  3. Financial stability

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

Britain was commercially superior and the Brtish in India were supported by the Home Government. There was full cooperation among the British officers. The British could concentrate on wars as there was peace in England while the French were too busy fighting wars in Europe. 

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

Who was Dupleix?

  1. British General

  2. Dutch Governor

  3. French Governor General

  4. Danish Governor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dupleix, the French governor wanted to maintain French supremacy in the Deccan through his shrewd diplomacy. But he was matched with the equally determined young officer called Robert Clive of the English army. Dupleix, capable he was, proved no match for Robert Clive. 

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

Who among the following is the governor-general of French-India from 1 January 169710 November 1763?

  1. Franois Dupleix

  2. Marquis Dupleix

  3. De Bussy

  4. Count de Lally
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1742, Dupleix was appointed governor general of the company with authority over French investments in India.  He sent an expedition against Fort St. David in 1747, but it was defeated by the Nawab of Arcot, who was allied with the British. In the end, Dupleix was unable to match the British aspirations and activities directed by Robert Clive, and French influence declined as British power increased.

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

What enabled the British to capture Madras in the Carnatic war?

  1. Mistakes by Count de Lally

  2. Mistakes by the Nawab of Carnatic

  3. Mistakes by the Nawab of Hyderabad

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

Britain was commercially superior and the Brtish in India were supported by the Home Government. There was full cooperation among the British officers. The mistakes committed by Count- de- Lally enabled the British to capture Madras. The British could concentrate on wars as there was peace in England while the French were too busy fighting wars in Europe. 

Multiple choice history from trade to power reasons for british success the dutch and british reasons for british success in carnatic wars

Why did French the government recall Dupleix?

  1. It was desiring peace in conflict between the French and the British

  2. It was shifting him somewhere else

  3. He was making blunders

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation
He supported Chanda Sahib’s claim to the Nawabship of the Carnatic, and, when the British supported a rival candidate, a largely private war ensued (1751) between the two companies. Mostly as the result of the exploits of Dupleix’s chief rival, the brilliant young British soldier Robert Clive, all the French forces except those in the Deccan were defeated. Dupleix’s grand schemes continued to topple for two more years, and French finances were exhausted in the struggle.
In 1754 Dupleix was recalled to Paris. He had displayed great talents as an organiser, diplomat, and imaginative political visionary, but he had lacked military acumen and the ability to work with others.