Class 08 Social Science History The Company Establishes Power CBSE Questions & Answers

Class 8 · Social Science History The Company Establishes Power

This is Social Science class 08 Social Science History The Company Establishes Power CBSE Questions & Answers. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

What happened in the battle of Buxar in 1764 in the end ?

A
The combined Indian forces of Mir Kasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam were completely defeated by the British
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B
Shuja-ud-Daulah defeated the combined forces of Mir Kasim and Shah Alam
C
Mir Kasim defeated the combined forces of Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam
D
The combined Indian forces of Mir Kasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam defeated by the British

Which one of the following statements is not applicable to the system of dual government?

A
The Nawab was responsible for both the administration and the revenue collected from the land.
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B
Warren Hastings later realizing the problems of the dual system of government, abolished this system
C
Though the Nawab was responsible for the administration, the revenue yielded from the land went to the British
D
This unfortunate system ruined Bengal

From the list given below, which one would best describe a Resident of the East India Company ?

A
They were traders and incharge of the trade of the Company.
B
They were given the responsibility of handling soldiers of the Company .
C
They were given the responsibility of collecting revenue collection only
D
They were political or commercial agents and their job was to serve and further the interests of the Company
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Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by ________

A
William Bentick
B
Robert Clive
C
Lord Wellesley
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D
Lord Mountbatten

A few points pertaining to the Subsidiary alliance are given below. Pick out the one that is not with respect to the Subsidiary Alliance.

A
In return for the protection by the Company, the state had to make a payment for the subsidiary forces and if they failed to do so, part of their territory was taken away by the British as penalty.
B
To allow a British resident in the court in the state.
C
Only British were allowed and no other Europeans were permitted
D
The King /ruler had an independent armed force , well protected by the British
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With respect to the Subsidiary Alliance, what happened to the Nawab of Awadh?

A
The Nawab was forced to give over half of his territory to the East India Company when Richard Wellesly was the governor general .
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B
The Nawab introduced the Dual Government in Awadh, which was very successful.
C
The Nawab was well protected by the British and had a good relationship with the East India Company.
D
The Nawab was killed in an encounter with the British forces after the Treaty of Allahabad

Dinesh found this picture of a famous personality from South India. Can you help him identify with the help of the clues given below.An efficient administrator and an intelligent general, he ruled from 1761 to 1782 and under his leadership Mysore became a very powerful state.He was initially the commander-in chief of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IIHe had an equally competent son who later took over the reins.

A
Tipu sultan
B
Hyder Ali
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C
Alam Khan
D
Alauddin Khan

Who was jealous of the rise of the Mysore state and formed an alliance with the British against Hyder Ali?

A
Nizam of Hyderabad and the Marathas
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B
Nawab of Awadh and the Nizam of Hyderabad
C
Nawab of Awadh and the Marathas
D
Marathas and Shuja-ud-Daulah

A few reasons as to why the British were against the Mysore rulers are given below. Check out each one and mention which one is not a valid reason.

A
Tipu sultan stopped the export of Sandalwood and other spices through the ports of his kingdom and disallowed local merchants from trading with the Company.
B
Tipu Sultan had cordial relations with the French and even modernized his army with the help of French
C
Mysore controlled Malabar coast where the profitable trade of Pepper and Caradamom existed.
D
The Nizam of Hyderabad supported the Mysore rulers and formed a coalition against the British .
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Who ultimately won the Frist Anglo-Mysore War of 1767-1769?

A
Marathas
B
British
C
Hyder Ali
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D
Nizam of Hyderabad

Preserved now at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the image shows a big mechanical toy possessed by a Mysore ruler. Here a tiger is seen mauling a European soldier . when its handle was turned the toy tiger roared and the soldier shrieked. Identify the ruler who possessed this at that time.

A
Hyder Ali
B
Nizam of Hyderabad
C
Tipu sultan
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D
Nawab of Pataudi

Name the Treaty signed by the British and the Marathas in 1782?

A
Treaty of Salbai
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B
Treaty of Surat
C
Treaty of Allahabad
D
Treaty of Purandar

Who died in the Second Anglo-Mysore war of 1780-84?

A
Warren Hastings
B
Hyder Ali
Correct
C
The Nizam of Hyderabad
D
Tipu sultan

Which peace treaty was signed in 1784 as an end to the Second Anglo-Mysore War?

A
Treaty of Salbai
B
Treaty of Allahabad
C
Treaty of Mangalore
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D
Treaty of Purandar

Which of the following reasons would be the most appropriate one that provoked Tipu sultan to attack Travancore, an ally of the British?

A
Tipu sultan started spice trade with the French and Travancore , an ally of British, the only supplier of pepper resisted this .
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B
After Hyder Ali was defeated and killed, British entered into an agreement with Travancore to fight against Tipu Sultan
C
Tipu Sultan was against the Subsidiary system introduced in Travancore by Lord Wellesley
D
Tipu Sultan wanted to expand his empire and attacked Travancore.