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Question (31)

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If Mir Jafar’s forces had fully supported Siraj-ud-daulah instead of standing aside, the British would likely have faced:

(A) Less resistance
(B) A stronger opposition force
(C) No battle at all
(D) Support from the Nawab

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Nawab’s army would have been much stronger.

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Question (32)

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The term ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ referred to the annexation of a princely state when:

(A) Taxes were unpaid
(B) The ruler opposed Britain
(C) The ruler died without a natural male heir
(D) The ruler lost a war

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

States without a natural male heir could be annexed.

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Question (33)

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Why did many Indians resent the Doctrine of Lapse?

(A) It respected Indian traditions
(B) It ignored the accepted practice of adoption in royal succession
(C) It reduced taxes
(D) It encouraged self-rule

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

It disregarded the Hindu tradition of adoption.

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Question (34)

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A princely state under British protection retained internal autonomy but lost control mainly over:

(A) Agriculture
(B) Religion
(C) Foreign relations
(D) Local customs

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Foreign affairs had to be conducted through the British.

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Question (35)

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The ruler of Hyderabad entered a subsidiary alliance in:

(A) 1757
(B) 1770
(C) 1798
(D) 1858

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Hyderabad was among the first states to accept a subsidiary alliance.

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Question (36)

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Why was the subsidiary alliance called ‘an empire on the cheap’?

(A) It reduced British influence
(B) It allowed British control without direct administrative costs
(C) It eliminated armies
(D) It promoted local independence

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The British controlled territories while avoiding direct governing expenses.

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Question (37)

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Which statement best reflects the consequences of colonialism described in the chapter?

(A) Colonised regions enjoyed complete independence
(B) Benefits were shared equally between colonisers and colonised people
(C) Colonised societies often faced exploitation and loss of independence
(D) Colonialism ended all conflicts permanently

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Exploitation and loss of freedom were common consequences.

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Question (38)

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A country seeking overseas territories mainly to gain resources, markets and influence is demonstrating a key feature of:

(A) Decolonisation
(B) Colonialism
(C) Local governance
(D) Democracy

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Colonialism involved expansion for resources and influence.

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Question (39)

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If a colonial power justifies its rule by claiming to bring ‘civilisation’ while exploiting local resources, this example best illustrates:

(A) Colonial contradiction
(B) Economic equality
(C) Religious freedom
(D) Self-governance

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The claim of civilisation contradicted the reality of exploitation.

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Question (40)

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Which sequence correctly shows the arrival of major European powers in India?

(A) British → Portuguese → Dutch → French
(B) Portuguese → Dutch → French → British trading posts
(C) Dutch → French → Portuguese → British
(D) French → Portuguese → British → Dutch

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Portuguese arrived first, followed by the Dutch, French and then British trading expansion.

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Question (31)

If Mir Jafar’s forces had fully supported Siraj-ud-daulah instead of standing aside, the British would likely have faced:

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Question (32)

The term ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ referred to the annexation of a princely state when:

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Question (33)

Why did many Indians resent the Doctrine of Lapse?

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Question (34)

A princely state under British protection retained internal autonomy but lost control mainly over:

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Question (35)

The ruler of Hyderabad entered a subsidiary alliance in:

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Question (36)

Why was the subsidiary alliance called ‘an empire on the cheap’?

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Question (37)

Which statement best reflects the consequences of colonialism described in the chapter?

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Question (38)

A country seeking overseas territories mainly to gain resources, markets and influence is demonstrating a key feature of:

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Question (39)

If a colonial power justifies its rule by claiming to bring ‘civilisation’ while exploiting local resources, this example best illustrates:

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Question (40)

Which sequence correctly shows the arrival of major European powers in India?

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