Class VIII History Quiz: From Trade to Territory
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1. What was the primary objective of the British East India Company when it first arrived in India?
To establish political control · To trade in spices and textiles · To spread Christianity · To colonize the entire subcontinent
2. Which battle marked the beginning of British control in India?
Battle of Plassey · Battle of Buxar · Battle of Panipat · Battle of Haldighati
3. Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Plassey?
Mir Jafar · Siraj-ud-Daula · Shah Alam · Tipu Sultan
4. What was the outcome of the Battle of Buxar?
British victory and control over Bengal · Mughal victory and restoration of power · Stalemate with no changes · French victory over the British
5. What was the significance of the Treaty of Allahabad?
It ended the Mughal Empire · It recognized British power in Bengal · It allowed the French to regain control · It established peace between Marathas and British
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