European Traders and British Expansion – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 6
Prepare better with this curated list of European Traders and British Expansion Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the Modern Indian History subcategory under the General Studies (GS) category. Each question includes verified answer and detailed explanation for effective practice.
All Questions
51) Who was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by the Mughal Emperor?
A) Sarfraz Khan
B) Murshid Quli Khan
C) Alivardi Khan
D) Shujauddin Muhammad Khan
52) Which war began the consolidation of British supremacy over India?
A) Battle of Buxar
B) Battle of Plassey
C) IIIrd Battle of Mysore
D) Independence Struggle of 1857
53) The first decisive military success of the English East India Company in India is marked by which battle?
A) Battle of Buxar
B) Battle of Plassey
C) Battle of Panipat
D) Battle of Haldighati
54) In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
A) 1761
B) 1757
C) 1760
D) 1764
55) Who was defeated by Lord Clive in the Battle of Plassey?
A) Sirajuddaula
B) Mir Zafar
C) Mir Qasim
D) Alivardi Khan
56) Who is considered the founder of the British Empire in India?
A) Warren Hastings
B) Lord Amherst
C) Lord Robert Clive
D) Lord William Bentinck
57) Who among the following has been called a “Heaven-Born General”?
A) Albuquerque
B) Robert Clive
C) Francois Dupleix
D) Lord Cornwallis
58) The most decisive battle that led to the establishment of supremacy of the British in India was:
A) The Battle of Buxar
B) The Battle of Plassey
C) The Battle of Wandiwash
D) The Third Battle of Panipat
59) The battlefield of Plassey is situated in:
A) Bihar
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Orissa
D) West Bengal
60) Which of the following shifted his capital from Murshidabad to Munger?
A) Alivardi Khan
B) Siraj-ud-Daula
C) Mir Jafar
D) Mir Qasim