History Practice Quiz 145

Q1.Why was Robert Clive cross-examined by the British Parliament in 1772?

A. Suspicion of his vast wealth B. His role in the Battle of Plassey C. Corruption in Company administration D. His appointment as Governor of Bengal

Q2.What was the outcome of Robert Clive's cross-examination by the British Parliament?

A. He was acquitted B. He was convicted C. He was fined D. He was imprisoned

Q3.In which year did Robert Clive commit suicide?

A. 1774 B. 1772 C. 1767 D. 1764

Q4.What term was used for Company officials who returned to Britain with wealth and flaunted their riches?

A. Nabobs B. Nawabs C. Residents D. Governors

Q5.After which battle did the Company appoint Residents in Indian states?

A. Battle of Buxar (1764) B. Battle of Plassey (1757) C. Battle of Wandiwash (1760) D. Battle of Panipat (1761)

Q6.What was the role of Residents appointed by the Company in Indian states?

A. Political or commercial agents to further Company interests B. Military commanders to lead Company armies C. Judges to settle disputes between Indian rulers D. Tax collectors to gather revenue for the Company

Q7.Under the subsidiary alliance, what were Indian rulers not allowed to have?

A. Independent armed forces B. Own administrative posts C. Diplomatic relations with other states D. Trade agreements with foreign companies

Q8.What did the Company force Indian states into according to the source?

A. Subsidiary alliance B. Direct military annexation C. Trade monopoly D. Cultural exchange program

Q9.In which year did Robert Clive arrive in Madras from England?

A. 1743 B. 1764 C. 1767 D. 1772

Q10.What did the treaties following the Battle of Buxar force Nawab Shujauddaulah to do?

A. Expand his territory B. Give up much of his authority C. Increase taxes on peasants D. Form an alliance with the Marathas

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History Practice Quiz 145