[MCQ]INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam||Set 02

History of INDIA For WBCS Exam

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.1. 

British acquired the permission to establish their trading Company in India from

a. Akbar
b. Jahangir
c. Shah Jahan
d. Aurangzeb




Ans. (b)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.2.

The first European country to establish trade relations with India was

a. Portugal
b. Holland
c. France
d. England



Ans. (a)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.3. 

Who was the ruler of India when the East India Company was set up?

a. Aurangzeb
b. Akbar
c. Jahangir
d. Humayun



Ans. (b)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.4.

The French challenge to the British supremacy in India came to an end with

a. The Battle of Wandiwash
b. The Battle of Buxar
c. The Battle of Seringapatnam
d. The Battle of Plassey



Ans. (a)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.5.

Which of the following was the first fortified English garrison in India?

a. Masulipatam
b. Armagaon
c. Surat
d. Fort St. George



Ans. (b)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.6.

The French East India company was reconstituted some time in the first half of 18th century as:

a. French Traders Company of the Indies
b. Indo French company
c. Perpetual Company of the Indies
d. None of the above



Ans. (c)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.7. 

The East India Company's servants were allowed to carry on country trade till they were paid regular salaries by the directive of which Governor General?

a. Robert Clive
b. Cornwallis
C. Warren Hastings
d. Wellesley



Ans. (b)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.8. 

During the rule of Nawabs of Bengal, the treasury was located at

a. Murshidabad
b. Calcutta
c. Purnea
d. Dacca



Ans. (a)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q.9. 

Who were the bankers of Bengal Nawab Murshid Quli Khan?

a. Ami Chand and sons
b. Jagat Seths
c. Rai Durlabh and sons
d. Rai Rayan and sons



Ans. (b)

WBCS HISTORY MCQ Q. 10. 

Identify the ruler of Mysore who broke away from the Mughal power

a. Chikka Deva Wodeyar
b. Shahbaz
c. Haider Ali
d. Tipu Sultan



Ans. (d)

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