1. When did the Battle of Plassey take place?
a) 1756
b) 1757
c) 1764
d) 1776
Answer: b) 1757
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey occurred on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, marking the beginning of British dominance in India.
2. Who was the commander of the British forces in the Battle of Plassey?
a) Warren Hastings
b) Robert Clive
c) Charles Cornwallis
d) William Bentinck
Answer: b) Robert Clive
Explanation: Robert Clive led the British forces and played a significant role in securing victory through strategic alliances and treachery.
3. Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Plassey?
a) Mir Jafar
b) Siraj-ud-Daulah
c) Shuja-ud-Din
d) Alivardi Khan
Answer: b) Siraj-ud-Daulah
Explanation: Siraj-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of Bengal who fought against the British but was betrayed by his own commanders.
4. Which event triggered the Battle of Plassey?
a) The Black Hole Tragedy
b) The Treaty of Allahabad
c) The Carnatic Wars
d) The Sepoy Mutiny
Answer: a) The Black Hole Tragedy
Explanation: The imprisonment and alleged deaths of British prisoners in the Black Hole of Calcutta in 1756 created tensions that led to the battle.
5. What was the primary reason for the British victory at Plassey?
a) Superior British weaponry
b) Betrayal by Mir Jafar
c) Lack of Nawab’s resources
d) Support from the French
Answer: b) Betrayal by Mir Jafar
Explanation: Mir Jafar, one of Siraj-ud-Daulah’s commanders, betrayed the Nawab by siding with the British, ensuring their victory.
6. What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey?
a) End of Mughal rule in India
b) Start of British political control in Bengal
c) Establishment of the Permanent Settlement
d) Treaty of Paris
Answer: b) Start of British political control in Bengal
Explanation: The battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India, starting with Bengal.
7. What role did the French play in the Battle of Plassey?
a) Supported Siraj-ud-Daulah
b) Fought against both sides
c) Supported the British
d) Remained neutral
Answer: a) Supported Siraj-ud-Daulah
Explanation: The French provided limited support to Siraj-ud-Daulah but were unable to change the course of the battle.
8. Who was promised the throne of Bengal by the British after the Battle of Plassey?
a) Siraj-ud-Daulah
b) Mir Jafar
c) Mir Qasim
d) Alivardi Khan
Answer: b) Mir Jafar
Explanation: The British promised Mir Jafar the throne of Bengal in return for his betrayal of Siraj-ud-Daulah.
9. Where was the Battle of Plassey fought?
a) Murshidabad
b) Calcutta
c) Plassey, near the Bhagirathi River
d) Chandannagar
Answer: c) Plassey, near the Bhagirathi River
Explanation: The battle took place at Plassey, near the Bhagirathi River, approximately 150 km north of Calcutta.
10. What was the significance of the Battle of Plassey in Indian history?
a) End of the Mughal Empire
b) Establishment of British trade monopoly
c) Foundation of British colonial rule in India
d) Victory of Indian forces over Europeans
Answer: c) Foundation of British colonial rule in India
Explanation: The battle marked the establishment of British control over Bengal, paving the way for colonial rule.
11. Who was the French commander in the Battle of Plassey?
a) Dupleix
b) Law de Lauriston
c) Joseph François Dupleix
d) Marquis de Bussy
Answer: b) Law de Lauriston
Explanation: Law de Lauriston commanded the French forces that provided minor support to Siraj-ud-Daulah.
12. What was the fate of Siraj-ud-Daulah after the Battle of Plassey?
a) He was captured and executed
b) He fled to Awadh
c) He surrendered to the British
d) He was sent into exile
Answer: a) He was captured and executed
Explanation: Siraj-ud-Daulah was captured by Mir Jafar’s forces and executed shortly after the British victory.
13. What was the “Company Rule” initiated after the Battle of Plassey?
a) Direct governance by the British Crown
b) British East India Company’s control over Bengal
c) French influence in Indian politics
d) Establishment of dual governance
Answer: b) British East India Company’s control over Bengal
Explanation: The British East India Company began its political and administrative control over Bengal after the battle.
14. How did the British East India Company benefit economically from the Battle of Plassey?
a) Control over Indian trade routes
b) Control over Bengal’s treasury and resources
c) Monopoly on Indian textile trade
d) Annexation of all Indian territories
Answer: b) Control over Bengal’s treasury and resources
Explanation: The British gained access to Bengal’s vast wealth, significantly strengthening their financial position.
15. What treaty was signed between the British and Mir Jafar after the battle?
a) Treaty of Plassey
b) Treaty of Allahabad
c) Treaty of Amritsar
d) No formal treaty was signed
Answer: d) No formal treaty was signed
Explanation: No formal treaty was signed, but Mir Jafar was installed as a puppet ruler under British control.
16. What did Robert Clive receive as a reward after the Battle of Plassey?
a) The title of Governor-General of India
b) Enormous wealth and personal gifts
c) A French settlement in India
d) Control over Awadh
Answer: b) Enormous wealth and personal gifts
Explanation: Clive received substantial wealth, including gifts from Mir Jafar and control over Bengal’s revenues.
17. What was the role of Omichand in the Battle of Plassey?
a) A loyal supporter of Siraj-ud-Daulah
b) A traitor who supported the British
c) A mediator between both parties
d) A businessman who aided the British financially
Answer: b) A traitor who supported the British
Explanation: Omichand was a Bengali businessman who secretly supported the British and played a role in Mir Jafar’s betrayal.
18. Which river played a strategic role during the Battle of Plassey?
a) Ganga
b) Bhagirathi
c) Yamuna
d) Brahmaputra
Answer: b) Bhagirathi
Explanation: The Bhagirathi River was near the battlefield and provided strategic advantages for troop movements.
19. What was the role of Jagat Seth in the Battle of Plassey?
a) A banker supporting the British
b) A soldier fighting for Siraj-ud-Daulah
c) A negotiator for the French
d) A Mughal commander
Answer: a) A banker supporting the British
Explanation: Jagat Seth, a wealthy banker, supported the British by providing financial assistance.
20. How did the Battle of Plassey influence British policies in India?
a) It led to complete British control over India
b) It encouraged further conquests and expansion
c) It ended conflicts with the French in India
d) It established trade dominance over China
Answer: b) It encouraged further conquests and expansion
Explanation: The battle’s success encouraged the British to expand their political and territorial control across India.
