From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ

Q: What was the East India Company's initial goal in India?

The East India Company's initial goal was trade, buying goods cheap and selling them at higher prices.

Q: How did the East India Company establish its power in India?

The East India Company established its power through trade, alliances, and military conquest.

Q: What was the Doctrine of Lapse?

The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy that stated if an Indian ruler died without a male heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British.

Q: Who were some of the key Indian rulers who resisted British rule?

Some key Indian rulers who resisted British rule were Tipu Sultan, Rani Channamma, and Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Q: What were the main administrative changes introduced by the British in India?

The British introduced a new system of justice, appointed Residents in Indian states, and established a new Supreme Court.

Question 1

Question 1: Who was the last of the powerful Mughal rulers?

A. BaburB. HumayunC. AkbarD. Aurangzeb

Answer

D. Aurangzeb. He ruled from 1658 to 1707 and was the last of the powerful Mughal rulers. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 2

Question 2: What happened to the Mughal Empire after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707?

A. The empire continued to expand under his successors.B. The empire was unified under a new dynasty.C. The empire fragmented into regional kingdoms.D. The empire fell under the complete control of the Marathas.

Answer

C. The empire fragmented into regional kingdoms. Mughal governors and zamindars began asserting their authority and establishing regional kingdoms. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 3

Question 3: Which of the following was a major regional power that emerged after the decline of the Mughal Empire?

A. BengalB. DelhiC. LahoreD. Kabul

Answer

A. Bengal. Bengal was one of the major regional powers that emerged after the decline of the Mughal Empire. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 4

Question 4: Which of the following was NOT a major regional power that emerged after the decline of the Mughal Empire?

A. AwadhB. HyderabadC. MysoreD. Delhi

Answer

D. Delhi. Delhi was the center of the Mughal Empire and its influence declined after the death of Aurangzeb. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 5

Question 5: Despite the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Mughal emperor continued to be:

A. Politically powerfulB. Symbolically importantC. Militarily strongD. Economically influential

Answer

B. Symbolically important. Even though the Mughal emperors were not politically powerful, they were still seen as important symbols of authority. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 6

Question 6: When did the East India Company acquire a charter from the ruler of England, granting it the sole right to trade with the East?

A. 1600B. 1651C. 1707D. 1757

Answer

A. 1600. The East India Company acquired a charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1600. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 7

Question 7: Which European power had already established its presence in India before the arrival of the British?

A. DutchB. FrenchC. PortugueseD. Spanish

Answer

C. Portuguese. The Portuguese, led by Vasco da Gama, had already established a presence in India in the late 15th century. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 8

Question 8: Which of the following European powers was NOT a major competitor of the British East India Company in India?

A. DutchB. FrenchC. PortugueseD. Spanish

Answer

D. Spanish. The Spanish were not a major player in the Indian Ocean trade. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 9

Question 9: What was the main reason for the competition among European trading companies in India?

A. To acquire landB. To spread ChristianityC. To secure markets and resourcesD. To establish political dominance

Answer

C. To secure markets and resources. The European powers were primarily interested in securing access to Indian goods like cotton, silk, and spices. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 10

Question 10: Where was the first English factory in India established?

A. MadrasB. BombayC. SuratD. Fort William

Answer

C. Surat. The first English factory in India was established in Surat in 1612. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 11

Question 11: When was the first English factory set up on the banks of the river Hugli?

A. 1600B. 1651C. 1707D. 1757

Answer

B. 1651. The first English factory was set up on the banks of the river Hugli in 1651. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 12

Question 12: What was the main purpose of the East India Company’s factories?

A. To manufacture goodsB. To store goods and conduct tradeC. To train Indian artisansD. To serve as military outposts

Answer

B. To store goods and conduct trade. The factories served as bases for the Company’s trade operations. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 13

Question 13: What is mercantilism?

A. A system of free tradeB. A policy of encouraging importsC. A belief that a country’s wealth is measured by its gold and silver reservesD. A focus on agricultural production

Answer

C. A belief that a country’s wealth is measured by its gold and silver reserves. Mercantilism was the dominant economic theory in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 14

Question 14: Which of the following was NOT a key feature of mercantilism?

A. Accumulation of gold and silverB. Encouragement of exportsC. Discouragement of importsD. Free trade with other countries

Answer

D. Free trade with other countries. Mercantilism discouraged free trade and promoted protectionist policies. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 15

Question 15: How did the East India Company practice mercantilism in India?

A. By promoting free tradeB. By encouraging imports from IndiaC. By exporting gold and silver to IndiaD. By buying cheap and selling dear

Answer

D. By buying cheap and selling dear. The East India Company aimed to buy goods cheaply in India and sell them at higher prices in Europe. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 16

Question 16: When did the East India Company establish its first factory in Bengal?

A. 1600B. 1651C. 1700D. 1757

Answer

B. 1651. The first English factory in Bengal was established in 1651. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 17

Question 17: Where was the first English factory in Bengal established?

A. CalcuttaB. KassimbazarC. HugliD. Plassey

Answer

C. Hugli. The first English factory in Bengal was established on the banks of the river Hugli. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 18

Question 18: How did the East India Company acquire zamindari rights over three villages in Bengal?

A. By conquestB. By royal decreeC. By bribing Mughal officialsD. By purchasing the land

Answer

C. By bribing Mughal officials. The Company bribed Mughal officials to gain zamindari rights. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 19

Question 19: Which of the following villages later grew into the city of Calcutta?

A. KalikataB. SutanutiC. GovindapurD. Murshidabad

Answer

A. Kalikata. Kalikata was one of the three villages acquired by the Company and it later developed into the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata). (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 20

Question 20: What were the ‘factors’ in the context of the East India Company?

A. Company tradersB. Indian merchantsC. Mughal officialsD. Company soldiers

Answer

A. Company traders. The Company’s traders were known as ‘factors’. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 21

Question 21: Who was the Nawab of Bengal who protested against the East India Company’s refusal to pay taxes?

A. Mir JafarB. Murshid Quli KhanC. Alivardi KhanD. Sirajuddaulah

Answer

B. Murshid Quli Khan. He was the Nawab of Bengal who protested against the Company’s refusal to pay taxes. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 22

Question 22: What was a farman?

A. A royal edictB. A type of taxC. A trading postD. A military unit

Answer

A. A royal edict. A farman was a royal order or decree issued by a Mughal emperor. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 23

Question 23: Why did the Nawabs of Bengal refuse to grant the East India Company more concessions?

A. They wanted to promote Indian traders.B. They were concerned about the Company’s growing power.C. They were allied with the French.D. They wanted to protect the Mughal emperor.

Answer

B. They were concerned about the Company’s growing power. The Nawabs saw the Company’s growing influence as a threat to their authority. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 24

Question 24: What was the main cause of the conflict between the Nawabs of Bengal and the East India Company?

A. Religious differencesB. Personal rivalriesC. The Company’s refusal to pay taxes and its demand for more concessionsD. The Nawabs’ interference in the Company’s internal affairs

Answer

C. The Company’s refusal to pay taxes and its demand for more concessions. This was the main cause of the conflict between the Nawabs and the Company. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 25

Question 25: Which Nawab of Bengal marched to Calcutta to establish control over the Company’s fort there?

A. Mir JafarB. Murshid Quli KhanC. Alivardi KhanD. Sirajuddaulah

Answer

D. Sirajuddaulah. He marched to Calcutta in 1756 after the Company refused to stop its fortifications. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 26

Question 26: When did the Battle of Plassey take place?

A. 1757B. 1764C. 1773D. 1784

Answer

A. 1757. The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 27

Question 27: Who led the East India Company’s forces in the Battle of Plassey?

A. Robert CliveB. Warren HastingsC. Lord DalhousieD. Lord Wellesley

Answer

A. Robert Clive. He led the Company’s forces to victory in the Battle of Plassey. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 28

Question 28: Why was the Battle of Plassey significant?

A. It was the first major victory for the Company in India.B. It led to the end of the Mughal Empire.C. It resulted in the establishment of British rule over all of India.D. It marked the beginning of the French influence in India.

Answer

A. It was the first major victory for the Company in India. The Battle of Plassey marked a turning point in the history of British involvement in India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 29

Question 29: Who was installed as the Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey?

A. Mir JafarB. Murshid Quli KhanC. Alivardi KhanD. Sirajuddaulah

Answer

A. Mir Jafar. He was installed as the Nawab of Bengal by the Company after the Battle of Plassey. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 30

Question 30: What does the term “puppet ruler” mean in the context of the East India Company’s rule in Bengal?

A. A ruler who is independent and powerfulB. A ruler who is controlled by the CompanyC. A ruler who is elected by the peopleD. A ruler who is appointed by the Mughal emperor

Answer

B. A ruler who is controlled by the Company. A puppet ruler is a ruler who is installed and controlled by a more powerful force. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 31

Question 31: When did the Battle of Buxar take place?

A. 1757B. 1764C. 1773D. 1784

Answer

B. 1764. The Battle of Buxar took place in 1764. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 32

Question 32: Who was defeated in the Battle of Buxar?

A. Mir JafarB. Murshid Quli KhanC. Mir QasimD. Sirajuddaulah

Answer

C. Mir Qasim. He was defeated by the Company’s forces in the Battle of Buxar. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 33

Question 33: What was a major consequence of the Battle of Buxar?

A. The Company acquired the Diwani of Bengal.B. The Mughal Empire was formally dissolved.C. The French were expelled from India.D. The Marathas were defeated.

Answer

A. The Company acquired the Diwani of Bengal. The Battle of Buxar paved the way for the Company to become the Diwan of Bengal. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 34

Question 34: What did the Diwani of Bengal allow the East India Company to do?

A. Control the trade of BengalB. Collect land revenue in BengalC. Establish military control over BengalD. Appoint the Nawab of Bengal

Answer

B. Collect land revenue in Bengal. The Diwani granted the Company the right to collect land revenue in Bengal. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 35

Question 35: How did the Diwani of Bengal benefit the East India Company financially?

A. It increased the Company’s profits from trade.B. It allowed the Company to finance its wars and expenses in India.C. It enabled the Company to buy goods in India without importing gold and silver from Britain.D. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. The Diwani provided significant financial benefits to the Company. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 36

Question 36: What was the major problem that the Diwani of Bengal solved for the East India Company?

A. Lack of access to Indian marketsB. Shortage of gold and silver to buy Indian goodsC. Political instability in BengalD. Competition from other European powers

Answer

B. Shortage of gold and silver to buy Indian goods. The Diwani allowed the Company to use the revenue from Bengal to buy Indian goods instead of importing gold and silver from Britain. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 37

Question 37: Who were the Residents appointed by the East India Company?

A. Indian rulersB. Company officialsC. Mughal administratorsD. Religious leaders

Answer

B. Company officials. The Residents were political or commercial agents of the Company. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 38

Question 38: What was the main role of the Residents?

A. To collect taxesB. To administer justiceC. To interfere in the internal affairs of Indian statesD. To promote trade

Answer

C. To interfere in the internal affairs of Indian states. The Residents were used to influence the policies of Indian states. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 39

Question 39: How did the Residents help the East India Company expand its influence?

A. By establishing direct military controlB. By negotiating trade agreementsC. By manipulating the internal politics of Indian statesD. By spreading Christianity

Answer

C. By manipulating the internal politics of Indian states. The Residents interfered in succession disputes and administrative appointments to further the Company’s interests. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 40

Question 40: What was a “subsidiary alliance”?

A. A military alliance between the Company and Indian statesB. A trade agreement between the Company and Indian statesC. An agreement that forced Indian rulers to pay for the Company’s armyD. An agreement that allowed Indian rulers to maintain their own independent armies

Answer

C. An agreement that forced Indian rulers to pay for the Company’s army. Indian rulers were forced to pay for the “subsidiary forces” that the Company maintained for their “protection”. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 41

Question 41: Which of the following was a consequence of the subsidiary alliance system?

A. Indian rulers lost control of their armed forces.B. Indian states became dependent on the Company for protection.C. The Company’s military power increased.D. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. The subsidiary alliance system had several significant consequences for Indian states. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 42

Question 42: Which Governor-General forced the Nawab of Awadh to cede half of his territory to the Company in 1801?

A. Lord DalhousieB. Lord WellesleyC. Warren HastingsD. Robert Clive

Answer

B. Lord Wellesley. He was a key proponent of the subsidiary alliance system. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 43

Question 43: Why did the Nawab of Awadh have to cede territory to the Company in 1801?

A. He lost a war against the Company.B. He failed to pay for the subsidiary forces.C. He refused to sign a trade agreement with the Company.D. He was accused of misgoverning his state.

Answer

B. He failed to pay for the subsidiary forces. This was the main reason for the annexation of Awadh’s territory. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 44

Question 44: Which of the following states was also forced to cede territory to the Company under the subsidiary alliance system?

A. HyderabadB. MysoreC. PunjabD. Satara

Answer

A. Hyderabad. Hyderabad was another state that lost territory due to the subsidiary alliance system. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 45

Question 45: What was the Doctrine of Lapse?

A. A policy of annexing Indian states if the ruler died without a natural heirB. A policy of allowing Indian rulers to adopt heirsC. A policy of establishing direct British rule over all of IndiaD. A policy of promoting religious tolerance

Answer

A. A policy of annexing Indian states if the ruler died without a natural heir. This policy was used to annex several Indian states. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 46

Question 46: Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?

A. Lord DalhousieB. Lord WellesleyC. Warren HastingsD. Robert Clive

Answer

A. Lord Dalhousie. He was the Governor-General who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 47

Question 47: Which of the following states was annexed by the Company under the Doctrine of Lapse?

A. SataraB. JhansiC. NagpurD. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. These states were annexed by the Company under the Doctrine of Lapse. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 48

Question 48: When was Awadh annexed by the Company?

A. 1757B. 1764C. 1856D. 1857

Answer

C. 1856. Awadh was annexed by the Company in 1856. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 49

Question 49: What was the reason given by the Company for annexing Awadh?

A. The Nawab died without a male heir.B. The Nawab failed to pay for the subsidiary forces.C. The Nawab was accused of misgoverning his state.D. The Company wanted to control Awadh’s strategic location.

Answer

C. The Nawab was accused of misgoverning his state. This was the pretext used by the Company to annex Awadh. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 50

Question 50: How did the annexation of Awadh contribute to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?

A. It angered the people of Awadh who felt that the Nawab had been unjustly deposed.B. It led to the disbandment of the Awadh army, creating discontent among the sepoys.C. It resulted in the loss of land and privileges for many people in Awadh.D. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. The annexation of Awadh was a major factor contributing to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 51

Question 51: Which of the following powers did the East India Company clash with in the late 18th and early 19th centuries?

A. MysoreB. The MarathasC. The SikhsD. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. The Company faced resistance from various Indian powers during its expansion. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 52

Question 52: Who was the ruler of Mysore who fought against the Company in the late 18th century?

A. Haidar AliB. Tipu SultanC. Both A and BD. Shivaji Maharaj

Answer

C. Both A and B. Haidar Ali and his son Tipu Sultan were formidable opponents of the Company. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 53

Question 53: Why did the Company engage in wars with Mysore?

A. To control the spice tradeB. To suppress a rebellionC. To expand its territorial control in South IndiaD. To establish a naval base

Answer

C. To expand its territorial control in South India. Mysore was a major obstacle to the Company’s ambitions in the south. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 54

Question 54: What was the outcome of the Mysore Wars?

A. Mysore defeated the Company.B. The Company annexed Mysore.C. Mysore became a subsidiary ally of the Company.D. The wars ended in a stalemate.

Answer

B. The Company annexed Mysore. After four Anglo-Mysore Wars, Mysore was finally annexed by the Company in 1799. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 55

Question 55: Which ruler of Mysore is known for his innovative use of rocket technology in warfare?

A. Haidar AliB. Tipu SultanC. Chikka Krishnaraja WodeyarD. None of the above

Answer

B. Tipu Sultan. He is credited with pioneering the use of rockets in warfare. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 56

Question 56: What was the significance of the Mysore Wars?

A. They demonstrated the Company’s military superiority.B. They led to the annexation of a major Indian power.C. They highlighted the resistance faced by the Company in its expansion.D. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. The Mysore Wars were a significant chapter in the Company’s rise to power. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 57

Question 57: Why was Tipu Sultan viewed as a threat by the British East India Company?

A. He modernized his army with French assistance.B. He entered into alliances with the French.C. He resisted the Company’s expansionist policies.D. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. Tipu Sultan’s actions were seen as a direct challenge to the Company’s dominance. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 58

Question 58: What happened to Tipu Sultan in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?

A. He was captured and exiled.B. He was defeated and killed.C. He surrendered and became a subsidiary ally.D. He fled and formed an alliance with the Marathas.

Answer

B. He was defeated and killed. Tipu Sultan died defending his capital, Seringapatam, in 1799. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 59

Question 59: Who were the Marathas?

A. A powerful kingdom in North IndiaB. A confederacy of warrior chiefs in Western and Central IndiaC. A group of traders based in GujaratD. A religious sect opposed to British rule

Answer

B. A confederacy of warrior chiefs in Western and Central India. The Marathas posed a significant challenge to the Company’s expansion. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 60

Question 60: How many Anglo-Maratha Wars were fought?

A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four

Answer

C. Three. The Company fought three wars against the Marathas between 1775 and 1818. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 61

Question 61: What was the main cause of the Anglo-Maratha Wars?

A. Religious differencesB. Control over trade routesC. The Company’s desire for territorial expansionD. Personal rivalries between British and Maratha leaders

Answer

C. The Company’s desire for territorial expansion. The Maratha territories were crucial for the Company’s ambitions. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 62

Question 62: What was the outcome of the Anglo-Maratha Wars?

A. The Marathas defeated the Company.B. The Company annexed the entire Maratha territory.C. The Maratha confederacy was weakened and eventually annexed.D. The wars ended in a stalemate.

Answer

C. The Maratha confederacy was weakened and eventually annexed. The Anglo-Maratha Wars resulted in the decline of the Maratha power. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 63

Question 63: Which of the following was a prominent Maratha leader who fought against the Company?

A. Mahadji SindhiaB. Nana PhadnavisC. Both A and BD. None of the above

Answer

C. Both A and B. Mahadji Sindhia and Nana Phadnavis were influential Maratha leaders who resisted the Company’s expansion. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 64

Question 64: What strategy did the British use to defeat the Marathas?

A. Direct military confrontationB. Exploiting internal divisions within the Maratha confederacyC. Forming alliances with rival Indian powersD. All of the above

Answer

D. All of the above. The Company used a combination of strategies to defeat the Marathas. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. The Anglo-Maratha Wars were a turning point in the Company’s conquest of India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. 1818. The Third Anglo-Maratha War ended in 1818 with the defeat of the Peshwa. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. Vast areas of western and central India. The Anglo-Maratha Wars resulted in the Company gaining control of significant portions of western and central India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. 1818. After defeating the Marathas in 1818, the Company established itself as the dominant power in India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. The supreme or most powerful authority. The Company’s paramountcy meant it had ultimate political control in India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. A combination of factors enabled the Company to establish its dominance. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. Punjab and Sind. These regions were annexed by the Company in the 1840s. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. Duleep Singh. He was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. After the Anglo-Sikh Wars. The Company annexed Punjab after defeating the Sikhs in two wars. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. By conquest. The Company conquered Sind in 1843. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. It extended the Company’s control over the northwestern frontier of India. The annexation of these regions gave the Company control of a strategically important area. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. An administrative unit. Presidencies were the major administrative divisions of British India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. Three. The three Presidencies were Bengal, Madras, and Bombay. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. The Governor-General. The Governor-General was the highest-ranking official in British India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. Warren Hastings. He implemented several administrative and judicial reforms. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. Civil and criminal courts. The judicial reforms introduced separate courts for civil and criminal cases. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. Maulvis and Hindu Pandits. They provided expertise on Hindu and Muslim laws respectively. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. A court of appeal. It was the highest court of appeal in Bengal. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. The Collector. The Collector was the chief administrative officer in a district. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. The office of the Collector. It became the center of power and administration in a district. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. The Collector had a wide range of administrative and judicial responsibilities. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. The army of the East India Company. It was primarily composed of Indian soldiers known as sepoys. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. Soldier. Sepoy is derived from the Indian word “sipahi” meaning soldier. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. These changes were driven by evolving warfare technology and the Company’s growing military needs. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. Indian sepoys. The Company’s army largely consisted of Indian soldiers, with British officers in command. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. The Company had to navigate various cultural and social complexities in managing its diverse army. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. Indians resisted British rule in various ways. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. The ruler of Kitoor. She is known for her resistance against the British in the 1820s. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. They tried to annex her kingdom using the Doctrine of Lapse. She resisted the British attempt to take over her kingdom. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. She was killed in battle. Despite her valiant efforts, she was ultimately defeated and killed. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. Her story is an important reminder of the widespread resistance against British rule. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. A rebellion of Indian soldiers in the Company’s army. It was a major uprising that shook the foundations of British rule. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. All of the above. These factors, along with various other grievances, contributed to the mutiny. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. Meerut. The mutiny began in Meerut and quickly spread to other parts of North India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. Bahadur Shah Zafar. The Mughal emperor was seen as a figurehead for the rebellion. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. The British suppressed the rebellion. Although the mutiny was eventually crushed, it had a profound impact on British policies in India. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Table of Contents

I. The Decline of the Mughal Empire

II. The East India Company’s Arrival and Early Trade

Question 10: Where was the first English factory in India established?A. MadrasB. BombayC. SuratD. Fort WilliamShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: C. Surat. The first English factory in India was established in Surat in 1612. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

III. The East India Company in Bengal

Question 16: When did the East India Company establish its first factory in Bengal?A. 1600B. 1651C. 1700D. 1757Show ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. 1651. The first English factory in Bengal was established in 1651. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 17: Where was the first English factory in Bengal established?A. CalcuttaB. KassimbazarC. HugliD. PlasseyShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: C. Hugli. The first English factory in Bengal was established on the banks of the river Hugli. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 22: What was a farman?A. A royal edictB. A type of taxC. A trading postD. A military unitShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. A royal edict. A farman was a royal order or decree issued by a Mughal emperor. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

IV. Expansion of Company Rule

Question 31: When did the Battle of Buxar take place?A. 1757B. 1764C. 1773D. 1784Show ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. 1764. The Battle of Buxar took place in 1764. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 32: Who was defeated in the Battle of Buxar?A. Mir JafarB. Murshid Quli KhanC. Mir QasimD. SirajuddaulahShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: C. Mir Qasim. He was defeated by the Company’s forces in the Battle of Buxar. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 46: Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?A. Lord DalhousieB. Lord WellesleyC. Warren HastingsD. Robert CliveShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. Lord Dalhousie. He was the Governor-General who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 48: When was Awadh annexed by the Company?A. 1757B. 1764C. 1856D. 1857Show ExplanationCorrect Answer: C. 1856. Awadh was annexed by the Company in 1856. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

V. Conflicts with Indian Powers

Question 60: How many Anglo-Maratha Wars were fought?A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. FourShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: C. Three. The Company fought three wars against the Marathas between 1775 and 1818. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 66: When did the Third Anglo-Maratha War end?A. 1782B. 1803C. 1818D. 1857Show ExplanationCorrect Answer: C. 1818. The Third Anglo-Maratha War ended in 1818 with the defeat of the Peshwa. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 72: Who was the ruler of Punjab at the time of its annexation?A. Maharaja Ranjit SinghB. Duleep SinghC. Sher SinghD. None of the aboveShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. Duleep Singh. He was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 10: Where was the first English factory in India established?
A. MadrasB. BombayC. SuratD. Fort William
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: C. Surat. The first English factory in India was established in Surat in 1612. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 16: When did the East India Company establish its first factory in Bengal?
A. 1600B. 1651C. 1700D. 1757
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. 1651. The first English factory in Bengal was established in 1651. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 17: Where was the first English factory in Bengal established?
A. CalcuttaB. KassimbazarC. HugliD. Plassey
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: C. Hugli. The first English factory in Bengal was established on the banks of the river Hugli. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 22: What was a farman?
A. A royal edictB. A type of taxC. A trading postD. A military unit
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. A royal edict. A farman was a royal order or decree issued by a Mughal emperor. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 31: When did the Battle of Buxar take place?
A. 1757B. 1764C. 1773D. 1784
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. 1764. The Battle of Buxar took place in 1764. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 32: Who was defeated in the Battle of Buxar?
A. Mir JafarB. Murshid Quli KhanC. Mir QasimD. Sirajuddaulah
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: C. Mir Qasim. He was defeated by the Company’s forces in the Battle of Buxar. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 46: Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
A. Lord DalhousieB. Lord WellesleyC. Warren HastingsD. Robert Clive
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. Lord Dalhousie. He was the Governor-General who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 48: When was Awadh annexed by the Company?
A. 1757B. 1764C. 1856D. 1857
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: C. 1856. Awadh was annexed by the Company in 1856. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 60: How many Anglo-Maratha Wars were fought?
A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: C. Three. The Company fought three wars against the Marathas between 1775 and 1818. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 66: When did the Third Anglo-Maratha War end?
A. 1782B. 1803C. 1818D. 1857
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: C. 1818. The Third Anglo-Maratha War ended in 1818 with the defeat of the Peshwa. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 72: Who was the ruler of Punjab at the time of its annexation?
A. Maharaja Ranjit SinghB. Duleep SinghC. Sher SinghD. None of the above
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. Duleep Singh. He was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. (From Trade to Territory Class 8 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)