East India Company and its Exploits

In 1600, East India Company acquired a charter from the ruler of England, granting it the sole right to trade with East. Name the ruler of England at that time.

• King Charles I

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King James I

• King Edward VI

Answer explanation

This royal charter paved the way for the Company to enjoy power in trade and later become the coloniser of India

In 1651,The first English factory was set up on the banks of which river?

(a)  

Answer explanation

This was the base from which

the Company’s traders, known at that time as “factors”,

operated.

Year of Battle of Plassey

• 1765

• 1826

• 1648

• 1757

Answer explanation

The Battle of Plassey was the first

major victory of the Company in India

Who is known as the Tiger of Mysore?

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Answer explanation

Tipu Sultan got this title from a legend. He supposedly fought a tiger with his bare hands when his weapon fell down and waited till an opportunity came to use his weapon and kill the tiger.

People of Awadh joined great revolt of 1857 because British humiliated their Nawab by making false claims of misgovernment. What is your reaction to this? You can draw smilies to give reaction.

Rani Chennamma led anti-British resistance movement. Which Indian state is she from?

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The Company claimed that its authority

was paramount or supreme, hence its power was greater

than that of Indian states. This policy is known as (a)  

Answer explanation

Lord Hastings brought this policy

British

territories were broadly divided into administrative

units called Presidencies. Select the Presidencies from this list.

• Bengal

• Bhopal

• Madras

• Bihar

What is a musket?

Answer explanation

Musket – A heavy gun

used by infantry soldiers in British Army

What is your opinion about East India Company and their strategies for capturing Indian territories?