Battle of Plassey to Regulating Act: Diwani, Dual Government and Judicial Reforms (1757–1774)
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Warm-up · 8 questions
Q1. In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
Beginner
A
1757
B
1765
C
1773
D
1764
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A · 1757
The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757, marking a major British victory in Bengal.
Q2. Who was the Nawab of Bengal at the time of the Battle of Plassey?
Beginner
A
Mirzafar
B
Mir Jafar
C
Siraj-ud-Daulah
D
Mir Qasim
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A · Mirzafar
The source content lists 'મિર્ઝાફર' (Mirzafar) in connection with the 1757 Battle of Plassey.
Q3. The Battle of Buxar was fought in which year?
Beginner
A
1773
B
1757
C
1764
D
1765
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C · 1764
The source content states that the Battle of Buxar took place in 1764.
Q4. According to the diagram, which two regions were granted Diwani?
Beginner
A
Bengal and Odisha
B
Bombay and Bengal
C
Odisha and Madras
D
Bengal and Bihar
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A · Bengal and Odisha
The diagram shows Diwani branching into Bengal and Odisha.
Q5. The Regulating Act was passed in which year?
Beginner
A
1764
B
1774
C
1773
D
1757
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C · 1773
The source content lists 'નિયામક ધારો' (Regulating Act) under the year 1773.
Q6. The Supreme Court was established in Calcutta in which year?
Beginner
A
1757
B
1773
C
1765
D
1774
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D · 1774
The source content lists the Supreme Court at Calcutta under the year 1774.
Q7. The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1764.
Beginner
A
True
B
False
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B · False
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757; 1764 is the year of the Battle of Buxar.
Q8. The Regulating Act of 1773 created the post of Governor-General.
Beginner
A
True
B
False
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A · True
The source content states that under the Regulating Act, the Bengal Governor became Governor-General.
Building up · 7 questions
Q9. Under the Diwani arrangement shown, who collected the revenue?
Intermediate
A
Local zamindars
B
The Nawab
C
The Company
D
The Mughal Emperor
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C · The Company
The diagram indicates that revenue (મહેસુલ) flowed to the Company.
Q10. According to the diagram, who was responsible for public order (લોકવ્યવસ્થા)?
Intermediate
A
The Supreme Court
B
The Governor-General
C
The Nawab
D
The Company
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C · The Nawab
The diagram shows that public order was the responsibility of the Nawab.
Q11. Under the Regulating Act of 1773, the Governor of Bengal was elevated to which title?
Intermediate
A
President
B
Chief Justice
C
Viceroy
D
Governor-General
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D · Governor-General
The source content states that the Bengal Governor became the Governor-General.
Q12. The Regulating Act of 1773 gave the Governor-General authority over which presidencies?
Intermediate
A
Bengal and Punjab
B
Bombay and Madras only
C
Bengal, Bombay, and Madras
D
Bengal and Odisha
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C · Bengal, Bombay, and Madras
The source content specifies that the Governor-General had authority over Bengal, Bombay, and Madras.
Q13. According to the source, what was the voting ratio in the Governor-General's council?
Intermediate
A
4:1
B
3:2
C
2:3
D
1:1
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B · 3:2
The source content mentions 'ગવર્નર જનરલ = 3:2', indicating a 3:2 voting ratio.
Q14. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Calcutta?
Intermediate
A
Chambers
B
Elijah Impey
C
Limester
D
Hyde
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B · Elijah Impey
The source content identifies 'એલિઝા ઇમ્પે' (Elijah Impey) as the Chief Justice.
Q15. How many other judges were appointed to the Supreme Court at Calcutta besides the Chief Justice?
Intermediate
A
4
B
5
C
3
D
2
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C · 3
The source content lists three other judges: Chambers, Limester, and Hyde.
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