21. Consider the following events:
- Abolition of dual government in Bengal
- Treaty of Allahabad
- Battle of Plassey
- Battle of Wandiwash
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the events mentioned above?
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 3, 4, 1
[C] 3, 4, 2, 1
[D] 4, 1, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: C [3, 4, 2, 1]
Notes:The correct chronological order is as follows:
- The Battle of Plassey occurred in 1757.
- The Battle of Wandiwash occurred in 1760.
- The Treaty of Allahabad held in 1765.
- The abolition of the dual government in Bengal took place in 1772.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3: 3, 4, 2, 1.
22. Which of the following statements are regarding British rule in India?
1. Battle of Buxar provided the key to the English to establish their rule in India.
2. The Treaty of Allahabad, concluded in 1765, enabled the British to establish their rule in Bengal.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Battle of Buxar was fought between British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, Shuja-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam II on 23rd October, 1764. Shah Alam II was made to sign the Treaty of Allahabad that secured Diwani Rights for the Company.
23. Which of the following was appointed as Deputy Diwan of Bengal by Robert Clive after Allahabad treaty?
[A] Rai Durlabh
[B] Raja Shitab Rai
[C] Syed Ghulam Hussain
[D] Mohammed Raza Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Mohammed Raza Khan]
Notes:
Mohammad Raza Khan was appointed as the Deputy Diwan of Bengal by Robert Clive after the Allahabad treaty. The Company appointed two deputy Diwans for the exercise of Diwani functions, i.e., Mohammad Raza Khan for Bengal and Raja Sitab Roy for Bihar.
24. Muhibbullah Allahabadi, who wrote commentaries on the concept of wahdat ul wujud was contemporary of which Mughal King?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Muhibbullah Allahabadi, or Shaikh-i-Kabir, was a prominent Mughal scholar under Shah Jahan, known for his commentaries on wahdat ul wujud in Arabic and Persian. He was a contemporary of Sufi poet Abdul Quddus Gangohi and influenced by the Chishti Sufi order, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the era.
25. NTPC and CPCB signed a MoU to set up air quality monitoring stations at which among the following places of Uttar pradesh?
1. Varanasi
2. Lucknow
3. Allahabad
4. Kanpur
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) signed a MoU to set up air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) in Six states and three Union territories. In UP it is going to be set up at Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad and Varanasi.
26. Arrange the following cities of Uttar Pradesh as per the descending order of the pollution (Greenpeace India report for 2018)
1. Ghaziabad
2. Bareilly
3. Allahabad
4. Noida
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 2, 1, 3
[B] 4, 1, 2, 3
[C] 4, 1, 3, 2
[D] 4, 3, 2, 1
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Correct Answer: B [4, 1, 2, 3]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Noida, Ghaziabad, Bareilly, Allahabad. A total number of 287 cities in India were taken into account for the pollution measurement. Out of the 231 are categorized under the severely polluted city.
27. The Allahabad Prasasti of Samudragupta compared him to which of the following gods?
- Dhanada
- Varuna
- Indra
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Allahabad Prasasti was composed by Harisena in 4th-century. The Allahabad Prasasti described Samudragupta as equal to the gods Dhanada (Kubera), Varuna (Sea-God), Indra, and Antaka (Vama).
28. Which of the following was the only queen of Ashoka to be mentioned in the Allahabad-Kosam pillar edict?
[A] Asandhimitta
[B] Padmavati
[C] Karuvaki
[D] Mahadevi
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Correct Answer: C [Karuvaki]
Notes:
Karuvaki was the only queen of Ashoka to be mentioned in the Queen’s Edict/Allahabad-Kosam pillar edict. On the edict she is described as the mother of prince Tivara who was also the only son of Ashoka to be mentioned by name in inscriptions.
29. Consider the following treaties:
- Treaty with Hyderabad (1820)
- Treaty of Bassein (1802)
- Treaty of Allahabad (1765)
Which of the above conformed to the Policy of Ring-Fence adopted by the British East India Company?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
The Treaty with Hyderabad (1820) reflects the Policy of Subordinate Isolation, not the Policy of Ring-Fence. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) has elements of Ring-Fence but aligns more closely with the Subordinate Isolation policy. The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) clearly conforms to the Policy of Ring-Fence as it granted the British revenue collection rights in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa while making Awadh a buffer state.
30. Which of the following administrative reforms of William Bentinck is/ are correct?
1. He appointed a board of revenue at Allahabad for the northeast province
2. He was in favor of giving jobs to Indian
3. He introduced three grades of Indian judges
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Lord William Bentinck was always in favor of appointing more Indians in employment as the expenses on Europeans were high. A Board of Revenue was set up at Allahabad and the system of three grades of Indian judge was introduced by him. Sardar Amin was the highest of them with a salary of Rs. 750.
