History Practice Quiz 152

Q1.What problem arose when the Company subjected Indian soldiers to European-style training and discipline?

A. Caste and community feelings were ignored B. Soldiers refused to use new weapons C. Soldiers demanded higher pay D. Soldiers revolted against British officers

Q2.Which revolt gives a glimpse into the world of the sepoys and their reactions to changes in their lives and identity?

A. The Revolt of 1857 B. The Battle of Plassey C. The Battle of Buxar D. The Sepoy Mutiny of 1806

Q3.After which battles did the Company realize the importance of strengthening its cavalry force?

A. Battles with the Marathas and the Mysore rulers B. Battles with the Sikhs and the Afghans C. Battles with the French and the Dutch D. Battles with the Nawabs of Bengal

Q4.What was the East India Company transformed into by the early 19th century?

A. From a trading company to a territorial colonial power B. From a manufacturing company to a trading company C. From a colonial power to a trading company D. From a banking company to a manufacturing company

Q5.What was the Diwani right granted to the East India Company?

A. Right to collect land revenue B. Right to conduct criminal trials C. Right to trade without taxes D. Right to maintain a standing army

Q6.Who was known as the 'Tiger of Mysore'?

A. Tipu Sultan B. Haidar Ali C. Maharaja Ranjit Singh D. Rani Channamma

Q7.What is a 'faujdari adalat'?

A. Criminal court B. Revenue court C. Military court D. Civil court

Q8.Who led an anti-British movement in Kitoor?

A. Rani Channamma B. Tipu Sultan C. Maharaja Ranjit Singh D. Rani of Jhansi

Q9.Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan were the rulers of which kingdom?

A. Mysore B. Maratha C. Bengal D. Punjab

Q10.Which Governor-General implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?

A. Lord Dalhousie B. Lord Wellesley C. Lord Cornwallis D. Lord Hastings

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History Practice Quiz 152