Modern History MCQs – 2 (Battle of Plassey and Battle of Buxar)
Battle of Plassey and Battle of Buxar MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC and other State level Examinations.
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Q 1. Which one of the following was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by the Mughal emperor?
(a) Sartraz Khan
(b) Murshid Quli Khan
(c) Alivardi Khan
(d) Shujauddin Muhammad Khan
Correct Answer: (b) Murshid Quli Khan
- Mughal Emperor FarrukhSiyar appointed Murshid Quli Khan to Governor of Bengal in 1717.
- Shujauddin, the son-in-law of Murshid Quli Khan, became the Governor of Bengal after the death of Murshid Quli Khan which was ratified by the Mughal Emperor, Muhammad Shah Rangeela.
- Hence Murshid Quli Khan was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by the Mughal emperor.
Q 2. The Battle of Plassey was fought in the year ?
(a) 1761
(b) 1757
(c) 1760
(d) 1764
Correct Answer: (b) 1757
- The Battle of Plassey took place on 23rd June 1757 in the Palashi region of Bengal.
- With his troops and local Indian allies, Robert Clive recaptured Calcutta in January 1757, and defeated Siraj ud-Daulah at the Battle of Plassey.
Q 3. Who is considered as the founder of the British Empire in India?
(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Lord Amherst
(c) Robert Clive
(d) Lord William Bentinck
Correct Answer: (C) Robert Clive
- Robert Clive is considered as the founder of the British empire in India.
- He consolidated British supremacy by defeating Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaula in the battle of Plassey (23rd June, 1757).
- Mir Jafar was to be placed on the throne by Robert Clive. In exchange, Mir Jafar ceded to the British an area south of Calcutta known as 24 Pargana.
- The Battle of Plassey is regarded as a historic turning point for the British in India. It established the political and military supremacy of the British in Bengal.
- It gave the British access to the rich resources of Bengal. These were used to win the wars in Deccan with other Indian rulers, defeating the French in the third Carnatic war and to extend influence in Northern India.
- From a commercial entity, the British East India Company proceeded to become a political power in Bengal.
4. Which of the following shifted his capital from Murshidabad to Munger?
(a) Alivardi Khan
(b) Siraj-ud-Daula
(c) Mir Jafer
(d) Mir Qasim
Correct Answer: (d) Mir Qasim
- Mir Qasim was the most efficient ruler among all the successors of Nawab Alivardi Khan.
- He transferred his capital from Murshidabad to Munger to secure himself from constant interference from Calcutta and intrigues of Murshidabad.
- He organized his army on the European model. He managed a factory of arms and ammunition at Munger for manufacturing tanks and matchlock guns.
- Besides, Mir Qasim made efforts to reform the state’s financial condition.
- Officers who had misappropriated funds were heavily fined, some new taxes were levied.
- The most decisive battle that led to the establishment of supremacy of the British in India was :
(a) The battle of Buxar
(b) The battle of Plassey
(c) The battle of Wandiwash
(d) The third battle of Panipat
Correct Answer: (a) The Battle of Buxar
- On 22nd October, 1764 British army defeated allied forces of Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim, Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daula and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II.
- The British army’s command was in the hands of Major Hector Munro in the Battle of Buxar.
- The battle of Buxar established British supremacy in Banaras and Allahabad across the Ganges.
- The battle of Plassey was won by treachery, but the battle of Buxar showed the supremacy of English armies and military skills. Plassey made the English only the controller of Bengal while Buxar raised the political prestige of the company throughout India.
6. Who was the ruler of Delhi at the time of the battle of Buxar?
(a) Aurangzeb
(b) Shah Alam I
(c) Bahadur Shah Zafar
(d) Shah Alam II
Correct Answer: (d) Shah Alam II
- On 22nd October, 1764 British army defeated allied forces of Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim, Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daula and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II.
7. Who was the Nawab of Bengal when the Battle of Buxar was fought?
(a) Sirajuddaula
(b) Mir Jafar
(c) Mir Qasim
(d) Naeem Ud Daula
Correct Answer: (c) Mir Qasim
- The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined army of Mir Qasim the Nawab of Bengal, Mughal King Shah Alam-II and Nawab of Awadh.
8. Which one of the following rulers granted Diwani to the East India Company ?
(a) Farukhsiyar
(b) Shah Alam- I
(c) Shah Alam- II
(d) Shujauddaula
Correct Answer: (c) Shah Alam- II
- As per the Treaty of Allahabad (August 1765), the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II was taken under the company’s protection and was to reside at Allahabad.
- The Emperor issued an order dated 12th August, 1765 granting Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa in return the company had to make an annual payment of Rs 26 Lakhs to him and provide Rs 53 Lakhs for the expenses of the Nizamat.
- Successors of Shah Alam II i.e. Akbar I (1806-37) and Bahadur Shah II (1837-57) became pensioners of East India Company.
9. In which Governor’s tenure, Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha was granted to the East India Company by Emperor Shah Alam?
(a) Robert Clive
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Lord William Bentick
Correct Answer: (a) Robert Clive
- As per the Treaty of Allahabad (August 1765), East India Company was granted the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
- During this time Robert Clive was Governor of Bengal.
10. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th Century?
(a) Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buxar-Battle of Ambur-Battle of Plassey
(b) Battle of Ambur-Battle of Plassey-Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buxar
(c) Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Plassey-Battle ofAmbur-Battle of Buxar
(d) Battle of Ambur-Battle of Buxar-Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Plassey
Correct Answer: (b) Battle of Ambur-Battle of Plassey-Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buxar
- Battle of Ambur (August, 1749) – The combined armies of Muzaffar Jung, Chanda Sahib and the French defeated and Killed Anwar-ud-din at the Battle of Ambur in August, 1749. Muzaffar Jung became the Subedar of Deccan.
- Battle of Plassey (June, 1757) – Fought between Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaula and the British army. With his troops and local Indian allies, Robert Clive recaptured Calcutta in January 1757, and defeated Siraj ud-Daulah at the Battle of Plassey.
- Battle of Wandiwash (January, 1760) – It occurred between French and British. The French were defeated by the British. Sir Eyre coote was the leader of the British army while French troops were led by Count de Lally.
- Battle of Buxar (October, 1764) – Fought between allied forces of Mir Qasim, Shujauddaula, Shah Alam II and the British. The British, led by Hector Munro, defeated the allied force.