The British and French Fight in India

Which European powers were the main rivals in India during the 18th century?

• British and French

• Portuguese and Italian

• Spanish and Dutch

• Russian and Ottoman

What was the primary focus of the European powers in India initially?

• Military conquest

• Trade and commerce

• Cultural exchange

• Religious conversion

Which city was Robert Clive instrumental in capturing for the British?

• Calcutta

• Delhi

• Chennai

• Mumbai

The Battle of Plassey took place in which year?

• 1776

• 1757

• 1765

• 1748

Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Plassey?

• Mir Jafar

• Shah Alam II

• Wajid Ali Shah

• Siraj ud-Daulah

Who betrayed Siraj-ud-Daula during the Battle of Plassey?

• Mir Qasim

• Shah Alam II

• Mir Jafar

• Robert Clive

What was the significance of the Battle of Plassey?

• It was a decisive victory for the French in India.

• The battle led to the unification of Indian states against British rule.

• It marked the end of the Mughal Empire in India.

• The Battle of Plassey was significant as it established British dominance in India and marked the beginning of British colonial rule.

Which European power established the first trading post in India?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• Netherlands

What was the main product that European powers sought from India?

• Silk and porcelain

• Gold and silver

• Coffee and sugar

• Spices and textiles

Which treaty ended the Seven Years' War and affected India?

• Treaty of Paris (1763)

• Treaty of Versailles (1919)

• Treaty of Utrecht (1713)

• Treaty of Ghent (1814)