From Trade to Territory Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science
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What marked the beginning of British control in India?
- Battle of Panipat
- Battle of Plassey
- Battle of Buxar
- Battle of Haldighati
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Answer: B. Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey, fought in 1757, marked the beginning of British colonial control in India as the East India Company defeated the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.
Who was known as the Tiger of Mysore?
- Tipu Sultan
- Baji Rao I
- Ranjit Singh
- Haider Ali
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Answer: A. Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was known as the Tiger of Mysore due to his fierce resistance against British colonialism.
Who succeeded Siraj-ud-Daulah as the Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey?
- Mir Jafar
- Mir Qasim
- Shuja-ud-Daula
- Haider Ali
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Answer: A. Mir Jafar
Mir Jafar was installed as the Nawab of Bengal by the British after their victory in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, making him a puppet ruler under British influence.
Who introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal?
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Clive
- Sir John Shore
- Lord Cornwallis
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Answer: D. Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793, converting British landlords into permanent landowners responsible for collecting and remitting revenue.
How did the Regulating Act of 1773 affect the British administration in India?
- It ended the East India Company
- It declared war on Indian princely states
- It provided financial bonuses to British officials
- It restructured the company's governance
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Answer: D. It restructured the company's governance
The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first significant legislative act passed by the British Parliament to control the administration of the East India Company, improving governance and accountability.