Quiz on Impact of British Rule on India

Which significant event took place in the 18th Century?

• American Revolution

• Russian Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• French Revolution

Who discovered a sea route to India in 1498?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

Which European powers came to India for trade?

• Spanish and German

• English and Spanish

• English, French, Portuguese, and Dutch

• Dutch and German

What was the impact of British rule on Indian society and culture?

• Neutral impact

• Negative impact

• No impact

• Positive impact

What was the main reason for the British to come to India?

• To conquer Indian rulers

• For trading purposes

• To spread Christianity

• To establish colonies

Which battle provided the ground for British success in India?

• Battle of Plassey

• Battle of Buxar

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Talikota

Who was the new Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey?

• Shiraj-ud-daula

• Mir Jafar

• Tipu Sultan

• Mir Qasim

Which city was developed by the East India Company in Bengal?

• Chennai

• Mumbai

• Delhi

• Kolkata

Who emerged as a powerful state under Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan?

• Punjab

• Awadh

• Mysore

• Bengal

Which war ended in the defeat and death of Tipu Sultan?

• Fourth Anglo-Mysore War

• Third Anglo-Mysore War

• Second Anglo-Mysore War

• First Anglo-Mysore War