SSC CGL History – Advent of Europeans & British Expansion – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level
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SSC CGL History – Advent of Europeans & British Expansion – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Which treaty closed the Anglo-Burmese conflict of 1824–26 and gave Assam to the Company?
Correct Answer: A [Yandabo (1826)]
Explanation:
Yandabo, 1826, under Amherst.
2.
Which Indian ruler defeated the Dutch at the Battle of Colachel (1741)?
Correct Answer: D [Martanda Varma]
Explanation:
Martanda Varma of Travancore.
3.
The English East India Company received its charter from:
Correct Answer: C [Queen Elizabeth I]
Explanation:
Charter of 31 December 1600 from Queen Elizabeth I.
4.
The French settlement of Pondicherry was founded in 1674 by:
Correct Answer: B [François Martin]
Explanation:
François Martin founded Pondicherry; Dupleix became Governor in 1742.
5.
The Battle of Plassey was fought in:
Correct Answer: A [1757]
Explanation:
23 June 1757.
6.
Who won the Battle of Wandiwash (1760) for the English?
Correct Answer: C [Eyre Coote]
Explanation:
Eyre Coote defeated Count de Lally at Wandiwash.
7.
The Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa was granted to the Company by the Treaty of:
Correct Answer: D [Allahabad (1765)]
Explanation:
Treaty of Allahabad, 1765 – Shah Alam II granted the Diwani.
8.
Tipu Sultan died in 1799 during the:
Correct Answer: B [Fourth Anglo-Mysore War]
Explanation:
Fourth war (1799) under Wellesley; Tipu killed at Seringapatam.
9.
The Doctrine of Lapse is associated with:
Correct Answer: D [Dalhousie]
Explanation:
D for Doctrine – Dalhousie (1848–1856).
10.
Fill in the blankThe Permanent Settlement of 1793 was introduced by ______.
Correct Answer: A [Cornwallis]
Explanation:
Cornwallis – Permanent Settlement with zamindars, 1793.
11.
The Pindari War (1817–1818) was fought under the Governor-General:
Correct Answer: C [Lord Hastings]
Explanation:
Lord Hastings (1813–1823).
12.
The Portuguese 'Blue Water Policy' is linked with:
Correct Answer: B [Francisco de Almeida]
Explanation:
Almeida, first viceroy (1505) – control of the sea.
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