Expansion of British Supremacy Questions and answers

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81). Consider the following statements
1.At the Battle of Ambur fought in 1749, Nawab Anwaruddin, was defeated by Dupleix, with the support of Chandra Sahib.
2.The First Anglo French War in India , started because of their hostilities in Europe.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A). Only 1
B). Both 1 and 2
C). Only 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
82). Consider the following statements
1. The Anglo-French Wars were fought in Carnatic region.
2. Madras was captured by the French during First Anglo-French War and was given back to the English in 1748.
3. Battle of St. Tome was fought between Nawab of Carnatic and the French.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A). 1 and 2
B). 1 and 3
C). 2 and 3
D). All of these
83). Consider the following statements
1. Pindaris were responsible for decline of the Marathas by the Third Anglo Maratha War.
2. Sir Thomas Hislop played an important role in the war against Pindaris.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A). Only1
B). 1 and 2
C). Only 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
84). Consider the following statements
1. The Battle of Plassey was fought on 22nd October, 1757.
2. The Battle of Buxar was fought at the time when Peshwa Madhav Rao was ruling the Marathas.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A). Only 1
B). 1 and 2
C). Only 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
85). Consider the following statements
1.The Battle of Wandiwash was won by the English against the French under the Command of Hector Munro.
2. Major Kilpatrick played an important role in Second Anglo-French War.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A). Only 1
B). 1 and 2
C). Only 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2


86). Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India?
A). Battle of Kharda, Battle of Palkhed, Battle of St. Tome, Battle of Ambur
B). Battle of St. Tome, Battle of Kharda, Battle of Palkhed, Battle of Ambur
C). Battle of Ambur, Battle of St. Tome, Battle of Kharda, Battle of Palkhed
D). Battle of Palkhed, Battle of St. Tome. Battle of Ambur, Battle of Kharda
87). Assertion (A) In the beginning the Indian rulers tolerated and even encouraged the establishment of the East India Company's factories in India.
Reason (R) The nature of the business of the company initially increased the export of Indian manufacturers and thus encouraged their production.
The above question consist of two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these using the codes given below.
A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B). Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C). A is true, but R is false
D). R is true, but A is false
88). Assertion (A) The era of 1775 to 1782 is called a 'dark hour' for the British power in India.
Reason (R) The British were faced with combined forces of Maratha, Mysore and Hyderabad in India as well as they were losing war against France in Europe and Africa.
The above question consist of two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these using the codes given below.
A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B). Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C). A is true, but R is false
D). R is true, but A is false
89). Why did the trade and industries of Bengal suffer heavily after the Battle of Plassey?
A). Indian merchants faced stiff competition from the English
B). Indian merchants were at a disadvantageous situation on account of payment of duties by
them while the English trade was duty free
C). Producers Were forced through the use of violent methods to sell their Commodities at
lower prices
D). All of the above
90). Which one of the following wars was regarded as a disaster for the British power in India?
A). First Burmese War, 1824 26
B). First Afghan War, 1836 42
C). First Sikh War, 1845 46
D). Second Afghan War, 1878 80
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