History Practice Quiz 148

Q1.Which two famous Maratha soldiers and statesmen of the late eighteenth century are mentioned in the text?

A. Mahadji Sindhia and Nana Phadnis B. Shivaji and Sambhaji C. Holkar and Gaikwad D. Bhonsle and Peshwa

Q2.Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Maratha War in 1782?

A. Treaty of Salbai B. Treaty of Bassein C. Treaty of Seringapatam D. Treaty of Allahabad

Q3.What territories did the British gain as a result of the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–05)?

A. Orissa and territories north of the Yamuna including Agra and Delhi B. Bengal and Bihar C. Pune and Satara D. Mysore and Malabar

Q4.Which war finally ended Maratha power?

A. First Anglo-Maratha War B. Second Anglo-Maratha War C. Third Anglo-Maratha War D. Third Battle of Panipat

Q5.What happened to the Peshwa after the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

A. He was removed and sent to Bithur near Kanpur with a pension B. He was executed C. He was allowed to continue as a vassal D. He fled to Nepal

Q6.Which small state in Karnataka did the British try to annex, leading to resistance by Rani Channamma?

A. Kitoor B. Mysore C. Satara D. Pune

Q7.Who continued the anti-British resistance in Kitoor after Rani Channamma was arrested in 1824?

A. Rayanna B. Nana Phadnis C. Mahadji Sindhia D. Tipu Sultan

Q8.In which year was Rayanna hanged by the British?

A. 1824 B. 1829 C. 1830 D. 1819

Q9.What was the primary reason for the East India Company's concern about Russia in the late 1830s?

A. Russia was expanding into India from the north-west B. Russia might expand across Asia and enter India from the north-west C. Russia had formed an alliance with Afghanistan D. Russia was threatening British trade routes

Q10.Between which years did the British fight a prolonged war with Afghanistan?

A. 1838 and 1842 B. 1839 and 1842 C. 1840 and 1845 D. 1835 and 1839

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History Practice Quiz 148