History Practice Quiz 143

Q1.Which commander of Sirajuddaulah did not fight in the Battle of Plassey, having been promised the nawabship by Clive?

A. Sirajuddaulah B. Robert Clive C. William Pitt D. Mir Jafar

Q2.Why is the Battle of Plassey historically significant?

A. It was the first major victory of the British in India B. It ended the Mughal Empire C. It established British rule over all of India D. It was the last battle fought by the East India Company

Q3.Where did the Court of Proprietors of the East India Company hold their meetings?

A. Calcutta B. East India House on Leadenhall Street, London C. Fort William D. Westminster Palace

Q4.To whom did Robert Clive write a letter on 7 January 1759 about the Company's territorial ambitions?

A. The Mughal Emperor B. Mir Jafar C. William Pitt D. The Governor-General

Q5.What annual income did Clive mention in his letter as potentially coming from the possession of three provinces?

A. One million sterling B. Two million sterling C. Three million sterling D. Five million sterling

Q6.Who was assassinated after the defeat at Plassey?

A. Mir Jafar B. Mir Qasim C. Sirajuddaulah D. Clive

Q7.Who was made the nawab after the defeat at Plassey?

A. Sirajuddaulah B. Mir Qasim C. Mir Jafar D. Clive

Q8.What was the Company's prime objective after Plassey?

A. Territorial conquest B. Expansion of trade C. Administrative control D. Military dominance

Q9.Who was installed as nawab after Mir Jafar was deposed?

A. Sirajuddaulah B. Mir Qasim C. Clive D. Mughal emperor

Q10.In which year was the Battle of Buxar fought?

A. 1757 B. 1764 C. 1765 D. 1733

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History Practice Quiz 143