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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

Among which officers co-ordination was better during the Carnatic Wars?

  1. French army

  2. British army

  3. Nawab of Carnatic

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

The British army and generals were much better coordinated than the French. The French generals were rude and haughty and therefore unpopular. The French generals failed to inculcate team spirit or to strike a coordination between the army and the navy.

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

The naval power of British helped them to win the _____.

  1. Anglo-Maratha wars

  2. Anglo-Sikh wars

  3. Carnatic wars

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

The main reason for British success was the Naval supremacy. The British navy was far superior to its French counterpart. The British received a steady supply of arms and resources directly from their naval base in Bombay. The French were always at a disadvantage due to the fact that their base was in Mauritius which led to a considerable delay for the French.

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

Which of the following statements is/are true.

A. Dupleix did not appreciate the greater importance of the navy in the colonial expansion in India.

B. Dupleix relied more on the land forces.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

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

Dupleix is historically criticized for focusing heavily on land-based alliances and local politics, often neglecting the vital importance of naval supremacy, which the British utilized effectively.

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

Assertion(A): Dupleix was considered as one of the reasons for French failure and British success.

Reason(R): There existed the lack of coordination between the policy of Dupleix and the French government.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

  3. A is true but R is false.

  4. A is false but R is true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dupleix's ambitious policies often lacked support or clear communication from the French government, which contributed to the lack of strategic cohesion and ultimate French failure.

Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

Guru Gobind Singh spent first five years of his life in __________.

  1. Punjab

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22 December 1666 to Guru Tegh Bahadur, 
Mata Gujriwas. He was the tenth and last Guru of the SIkh faith. He was a warrior, a poet, a philosopher. He spent his early childhood years in Patna, Bihar. There stands a sacred shrine at the site of his house- Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara, Bihar. He is known for founding the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introducing the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times.
Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

Which of the following causes were responsible for creation of Khalsa?

  1. Aurangzeb's atrocities on Hindus

  2. Rigidity of caste system

  3. Measures taken for the development of Sikhism by the previous Nine Gurus

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

The creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh was a response to multiple factors, including the need to protect the community from oppression, address social inequalities, and consolidate the work of previous Gurus.

Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

What was name of Guru Gobind Singh's Mother?

  1. Mata Gujari

  2. Mata Tripta

  3. Mata Bhani

  4. Mata Nihal Kaur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22 December 1666 to Guru Tegh Bahadur, 
Mata Gujri. He was the tenth and last Guru of the SIkh faith. He was a warrior, a poet, a philosopher. He completed the sacred scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, in the final form we find it today. He is known for founding the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introducing the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times.
Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

For entering into the Khalsa Panth, every one has to drink _____, thereafter he would be called a Khalsa.

  1. Milk

  2. Lassi

  3. Amrit

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

Guru Gobind Singh founded the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introduced the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. The five Ks were Kesh - uncut hair, Kangha - a wooden comb, Kara - an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan - a sword or dagger, Kacchera - short breeches. For entering into the Khalsa Panth, every one had to drink amrit. It was believed that those who had taken the amrit had become extra brave and extra courageous. 

Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

What was the significance of creation of Khalsa?

  1. Separate identity to the Sikh community

  2. Increase in number of Sikhs

  3. Importance of Khalsa Sangat increased

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

The creation of the Khalsa provided a distinct identity, unified the community, and strengthened the organizational structure of the Sikh faith.