Quiz on the Rise of British Rule in India

What was the main reason for the Europeans to discover a new sea route to India?

• To access Indian spices and goods

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To escape from wars in Europe

• To find new lands for colonization

Who discovered the Cape of Good Hope?

• Prince Henry

• Vasco-da-Gama

• Bartholomew Diaz

• Christopher Columbus

Which country did Christopher Columbus sail for?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the first trade center established by the British East India Company in India?

• Delhi

• Surat

• Bombay

• Calcutta

Who was the Mughal Emperor that permitted the British East India Company to establish its trade center?

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

• Akbar

What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey?

• The Marathas gained power

• The French took control of Bengal

• The foundation of British rule in India was laid

• The British were defeated

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

• Siraj-ud-Daula

• Mir Jafar

• Warren Hastings

• Mir Qasim

What did the Regulating Act of 1773 establish?

• The independence of Indian states

• The end of British rule in India

• The establishment of the Indian National Congress

• Direct control of the Company by the English government

Who was the first Governor General of India?

• Cornwallis

• Wellesley

• Warren Hastings

• Clive

What system did Wellesley introduce to strengthen British control in India?

• Federal System

• Subsidiary Alliance System

• Direct Rule System

• Decentralization System