Diwani & Reforms: 15 MCQs with answers
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Warm-up · 8 questions
Q1. In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
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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?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
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?
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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?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Bengal and Odisha
The diagram shows Diwani branching into Bengal and Odisha.
Q5. The Regulating Act was passed in which year?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
1773
The source content lists 'નિયામક ધારો' (Regulating Act) under the year 1773.
Q6. The Supreme Court was established in Calcutta in which year?
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1774
The source content lists the Supreme Court at Calcutta under the year 1774.
Q7. The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1764.
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
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.
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
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?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
The Company
The diagram indicates that revenue (મહેસુલ) flowed to the Company.
Q10. According to the diagram, who was responsible for public order (લોકવ્યવસ્થા)?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
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?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
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?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
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?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
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?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
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?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
3
The source content lists three other judges: Chambers, Limester, and Hyde.
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