When People Rebel

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Question 1 :

By the mid 18th century, what actually happened to the Nawabs and Rajas in India?

1. The East India Company started constructing their empire with the help of Nawabs and Rajas.
2. They became more popular and extended their kingdom
3. Many Nawabs and Rajas were dead after a major war with the British.
4. They lost their authority and honour, residents stationed in many kingdoms
Answer
24699

Question 2 :

Which one of the following best describes a Resident with respect to British India?

1. An official who administers oath to the soldiers.
2. A local money lender collecting revenue
3. A local landlord to keep a check on the land revenue
4. A senior British Government administrative official positioned in a local place and controlling the happenings of the kingdom.
Answer
24700

Question 3 :

Name the ruler of Kanpur who called himself Peshwa?

1. Nana Saheb
2. Baji Rao II
3. Bahadur Shah Zafar
4. Balaji Rao I
Answer
24701

Question 4 :

Identify the kingdom based on the clues given One of the last territories to be annexed by the British A subsidiary alliance was imposed here on 1801 and later taken over in 1856 by the British Lord Dalhousie declared that the territory was being misgoverned and British rule was need to ensure proper administration

1. Awadh
2. Satara
3. Sambalpur
4. Nagpur
Answer
24702

Question 5 :

Name the Governor General who declared that Awadh was being misgoverned and British rule was needed to ensure proper administration.

1. Lord Ripon
2. Lord Dalhousie
3. William Bentick
4. Lord Mountbatten
Answer
24703