The Advent of the Europeans


  1. The Ryotwari settlement of Madras was introduced by









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    The Ryotwari settlement of Madras was introduced by Munro. In this system, revenue settlement was done directly with the ryots. Ryots would be periodically revised generally after 20 to 30 years. But the government retained the right to enhance the land revenue at will.

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    The Ryotwari settlement of Madras was introduced by Munro. In this system, revenue settlement was done directly with the ryots. Ryots would be periodically revised generally after 20 to 30 years. But the government retained the right to enhance the land revenue at will.


  1. The ruler of which one of the following states was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance?









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    Awadh

    Correct Option: A

    Awadh



  1. Which one of the following Indians was appointed as Deputy Diwan of Bihar?









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    Raja Shitab Rai was appointed as Deputy Diwan of Bihar. For the exercise of Diwani functions, the company appointed two deputy Diwans, Mohammad Raza Khan for Bengal and Raja Sitab Roy for Bihar.

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    Raja Shitab Rai was appointed as Deputy Diwan of Bihar. For the exercise of Diwani functions, the company appointed two deputy Diwans, Mohammad Raza Khan for Bengal and Raja Sitab Roy for Bihar.


  1. The treaty of Amritsar was concluded between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and who of the following?









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    Lord Minto

    Correct Option: D

    Lord Minto



  1. Who among the following joined Mir Qasim and Shuja-ud-Daula in declaring war upon the English East India Company and was later defeated by the British at the Battle of Buxar?









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    Shah Alam II joined Mir Qasim and Shuja-ud-Daula in declaring war upon the English East India Company and was later defeated by the British at the battle of Buxar.

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    Shah Alam II joined Mir Qasim and Shuja-ud-Daula in declaring war upon the English East India Company and was later defeated by the British at the battle of Buxar.