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Question-1
The Marathas lost their power at ____________ in 1761, but soon regained their strength.
(A)
Panipat
(B)
Jaipur
(C)
Udaipur
(D)
Hyderabad
Question-2
What was always the guiding motive of Indian Princes?
(A)
Nationality
(B)
Self-interest
(C)
Respect to enemies
(D)
Fighting spirit
Question-3
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by
(A)
Lord Amherst
(B)
Lord Dalhousie
(C)
Lord Auckland
(D)
Lord Hastings
Question-4
Indian rules failed to understand that events outside the country were largely responsible for different attitudes at different times by the
(A)
French
(B)
English
(C)
Dutch
(D)
Greek
Question-5
The Marathas lacked an efficient administration, financial system and
(A)
Trained army
(B)
Unity
(C)
Fighting spirit
(D)
Royal lineage
Question-6
Who were the strongest power after the downfall of the Mughals?
(A)
Marathas
(B)
Guptas
(C)
Nizam of Hyderabad
(D)
Travancore kings
Question-7
Which among the following was the first step leading to the annexation of Punjab ?
(A)
Treaty of Lahore
(B)
Treaty of Darjeeling
(C)
Treaty of Shimla
(D)
Treaty of Ludhiana
Question-8
The local revolt led by Chattar Singh was near
(A)
Paliala
(B)
Lahore
(C)
Gujarat
(D)
Ludhiana
Question-9
After
whose
reign, there were no wars to extend India's boundaries ?
(A)
Lord Hastings's
(B)
Lord Dalhousie's
(C)
Lord Harding's
(D)
Lord Minto's
Question-10
The soldiers in the Indian states were ___________ and ill equipped.
(A)
Well paid
(B)
Well dressed
(C)
Ill paid
(D)
Ill dressed
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