The Advent of the Europeans

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  1. Which one among the following states was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse?








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    Satara was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse. The Doctrine of Lapse was applied by Dalhousie to Satara and it was annexed in 1848. Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed in 1854. As a result of these annexations, a large part of the central provinces came under the British rule. The new province was governed by a Chief Commissioner from 1861.

    Correct Option: D

    Satara was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse. The Doctrine of Lapse was applied by Dalhousie to Satara and it was annexed in 1848. Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed in 1854. As a result of these annexations, a large part of the central provinces came under the British rule. The new province was governed by a Chief Commissioner from 1861.

  1. Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princes with a view to acquire territories?








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    Dupleix was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princes with a view to acquire territories.

    Correct Option: B

    Dupleix was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princes with a view to acquire territories.

  1. At the time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon, which one of the following Governors General Kept the British flag flying high in India?








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    When empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon. On the other hand, Lord Hastings the Governor General Kept the British flag flying high in India.

    Correct Option: D

    When empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon. On the other hand, Lord Hastings the Governor General Kept the British flag flying high in India.

  1. Who was first Governor General of Bengal?








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    Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal. When Warren Hastings assumed the administration of Bengal in 1772, he found it in utter chaos. The financial position of the Company became worse and the difficulties were intensified by famine. Therefore, Warren Hastings realized the immediate need for introducing reforms and was responsible for lot of reforms in Bengal.

    Correct Option: B

    Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal. When Warren Hastings assumed the administration of Bengal in 1772, he found it in utter chaos. The financial position of the Company became worse and the difficulties were intensified by famine. Therefore, Warren Hastings realized the immediate need for introducing reforms and was responsible for lot of reforms in Bengal.

  1. Who among the following was the first Governor General of India?








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    Lord William Bentinck

    Correct Option: C

    Lord William Bentinck