ICSE Class 8 History & Civics · Solutions for Class 8 ICSE DN Kundra History & Civics Goyal Brothers · 14 solved questions
Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Regulating Act changed the function of the English East India company from a trading company to an administrative body.
(ii) The Battle of Plassey transformed the British from a trading community to a political power.
(iii) Annexation of Awadh on the pretext of misgovernance.
Options:
(ii), (i) and (iii)
Read the two statements given below about the Battle of Buxar (1764). Select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (R).
Assertion (A): The British emerged victorious.
Reason (R): The British made Mir Jafar the Nawab of Bengal for the second time.
(A) and (R) are independent of each other
Explanation — The British East India Company won the Battle of Buxar in 1764, solidifying their control over Bengal and the surrounding regions. After the battle, the British did indeed reinstall Mir Jafar as Nawab of Bengal, but this decision was part of the post-battle political settlement, not the cause of the victory itself.
Identify the methods used by Lord Dalhousie to expand British rule in India.
P: Dual government
Q: Doctrine of Lapse
R: Subsidiary Alliance
S: Maladministration
Q and S
Priyanka is doing a project on Subsidiary Alliance. Which of the following Indian rulers, she is MOST LIKELY to highlight?
Nizam of Hyderabad
Identify the ODD one out of the following provinces annexed under the Doctrine of lapse.
Bengal
Which of the following aspects is being depicted by the given map.
Discovery of India through sea route
Madhu is preparing a speech on the Anglo-French rivalry. Which of the following wars she MUST mention in her speech?
Battle of Wandiwash
Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer.
Statement I: With the help of Battle of Plassey the British were transformed from a trading community to a political power.
Statement II: Shah Alam was made Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey.
Statement (I) is correct and statement (II) is incorrect.
Which among the following statements is incorrect?
The Regulating Act of 1783 is very significant in the history of modern India.
The corruption and inefficiency of the Dual Government was exposed when
terrible famine struck Bengal in 1770, whereby one-third of the entire population lost their lives.
When and how was the English East India Company formed?
The English East India Company was formed in 1600 by a group of English merchants. It was granted a Charter (a written statement) from Queen Elizabeth I of England, which gave the company the exclusive right to trade with the East. This charter effectively eliminated competition from other English trading bodies.
What were the main reasons for Anglo-French rivalry in India?
The Anglo-French rivalry was primarily driven by both the English and French East India Companies competing for control over trade and political influence in India. Both companies sought to dominate the lucrative trade routes and establish territorial control in regions such as Tamil Nadu.
The rivalry escalated into three wars, known as the Carnatic Wars, which were fought between the English and the French East India Companies over nearly two decades. These wars were part of the broader competition for monopoly over Indian trade and political power in the region.
Thus, the main reason for the rivalry was the competition for dominance in trade and territorial control in India.
What were the causes of conflict between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the English?
The conflict between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the English East India Company arose due to the Company's fortification of its settlements in Bengal, which Siraj saw as a threat to his authority. Despite his repeated requests to stop, the English ignored his demands. This growing power of the English led Siraj to attack and occupy Fort William in Calcutta in 1756, triggering the conflict. Clive was immediately sent to Calcutta, and the Nawab was forced to vacate Calcutta and to pay indemnity to the British.
Describe the circumstances that led to the Battle of Buxar. What were its results?
The Battle of Buxar (1764) was caused by tensions between the English East India Company and Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal. Mir Qasim was unhappy with the Company’s interference in administration and its heavy financial demands, leading him to challenge British power. He formed an alliance with Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh) and Shah Alam II (Mughal Emperor) to fight the British at Buxar.
The British won the battle, leading to Mir Jafar being reinstated as Nawab of Bengal. Shah Alam II and Shuja-ud-Daula surrendered to the British. The victory made the British the supreme power in India.
Following the battle, the Treaty of Allahabad (1765) was signed. The Mughal Emperor granted the British the right of Diwani (land revenue collection) in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa in exchange for an annual payment of Rs 26 lakhs. This marked the British East India Company’s direct involvement in the administration of Bengal and solidified their control over the region.
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