Eastern Academy of Science and Technology, Khordha All Questions

Correct Answer: Regulating Act

Solution : The correct option is the Regulating Act.

The Act passed by the British Parliament in 1773 to regulate the administration of the East India Company's territories in Bengal was the Regulating Act of 1773. The full title of the Act was "An Act for the Better Regulation of the Government of the Province of Bengal." This Act aimed to address issues of corruption and mismanagement in the East India Company's administration in India and established a system of supervision by the British government over the company's affairs in India.

Correct Answer: Queen Elizabeth I

Solution : The correct answer is Queen Elizabeth I.

The East India Company was granted exclusive rights to trade with the East when it obtained a charter from Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1600. This implied that the East India Company was incomparable to any other English trading organisation.

Correct Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji

Solution : The correct option is Dadabhai Naoroji.

Dadabhai Naoroji established the East India Association in London in 1866 after working with Indians and former British officials. It replaced the London Indian Society and served as a forum for discussions on issues and concepts related to India, as well as an avenue for Indians to be represented in government.

Correct Answer: Persian invader Nadir Shah 

Solution : Correct Answer is Persian invader Nadir Shah 

Nadir Shah, a Persian king, invaded India in 1739 and overthrew the Mughals. He stole enormous sums of money and many priceless Mughal possessions, including the coveted peacock throne and the Kohinoor diamond. Nadir had also brought the magnificent Koh-i Noor and Darya-i Noor diamonds to Persia, where some were added to the Persian crown jewels and others were sold to the Ottomans, along with the Peacock Throne.

Correct Answer: By implementing revenue settlements

Solution : The East India Company's involvement in rural areas, particularly through implementing revenue settlements, had a significant impact on the local economy by altering traditional land ownership patterns and taxation systems.

Correct Answer: 1765

Solution : The correct answer is 1765.

On August 12, 1765, the Mughal emperor designated the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal, granting it financial authority over the region. While serving as Diwan, the company focused on maximising revenue and obtaining products for trade. Despite its administrative role, the company retained its primary identity as a trader. It sought to increase revenue without establishing a systematic assessment, and collection process, aiming to procure fine cotton and silk cloth inexpensively.

Correct Answer: Robert Clive

Solution : The correct option is Robert Clive.

The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, was led by Robert Clive on behalf of the British East India Company. Clive's forces defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, in the battle, marking a significant turning point in the British East India Company's control over India.

Correct Answer: Queen Elizabeth I

Solution : The correct option is Queen Elizabeth I.

In 1600, the East India Company acquired a charter from Queen Elizabeth I of England, which granted the company a monopoly on English trade with the East Indies.

India's monopoly came into the hands of the English, but this royal charter was not able to stop other powers like the Portuguese, France, and the Dutch. As a result of this, they were able to buy the same thing from the Indian markets as the British.

Correct Answer: French

Solution : The correct option is French.

Joseph Francois Dupleix was the Governor General of the French East India Company in India. He served in this capacity from 1742 to 1754. Dupleix played a significant role in expanding French influence in India during the 18th century. His efforts led to a series of conflicts between the French and British East India Companies, known as the Carnatic Wars, as both powers sought to gain dominance in the Indian subcontinent.

Correct Answer: Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System  

Solution : The Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System is designated as National Waterway 1 in India.