Expansion of British power (with reference to Bengal, Mysore, Punjab etc.) – Page 2 of 17

Modern History Topic- Expansion of British power

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11.	Tipu Sultan’s capital was-
	A. Srirangapatnam
	B. Mysore
	C. Bangalore
	D. Bhagyanagar Option”A” is correct

12.	Clive was appointed the governor of Bengal-
	A. in 1756 AD
	B. in 1757 AD
	C. in 1758 AD
	D. in 1759 AD Option”C” is correct

13.	The first Governor General of India was-
	A. Warren Hastings
	B. Cornwallis
	C. William Bentinck
	D. Lord Canning Option”C” is correct

14.	Who ended the diarchy policy?
	A. Lord Mountbatten
	B. Curzon
	C. Warren Hastings
	D. Lord Ripon Option”C” is correct

15.	Who opposed the British the most?
	A. Rajputs
	B. Mughals
	C. The Sikhs
	D. Marathas Option”D” is correct

16.	The Battle of Plassey (1757 AD) was of immense historical importance because-
	A. It ended French power in India
	B. It paved the way for British supremacy in Bengal and thereafter for British control over the whole of India
	C. The entire army under Admiral Watson-Colonel Clive was annihilated
	D. All traitors against Siraj-ud-daulah were killed Option”B” is correct

17.	The British government wanted to give modern education to Indians, what was their purpose in this?
	A. To strengthen the foundation of his political power in India
	B. To raise the standard of education in India?
	C. Developing Mass Literacy in India
	D. To remove the chaos prevailing inside the illiterate Indians Option”A” is correct

18.	Which state was annexed by Dalhousie to the British Empire on the basis of administrative disorder (misrule)?
	A. Awadh
	B. Odisha
	C. Burma
	D. United Provinces Option”A” is correct

19.	Who compiled the ‘Adigranth’?
	A. Guru Nanak
	B. Guru Ramdas
	C. Guru Arjun
	D. Guru Gobind Singh Option”C” is correct

20.	Who laid the foundation of modern education system in India?
	A. Charter Act of 1813
	B. Macaulay’s minutes of 1835
	C. The Hunter Commission of 1882
	D. Wood’s Despatch of 1854 Option”B” is correct

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