British Raj & British Expansion in India
CUET PG History
Practice Questions
Total Questions: 100
1. Who initially came to India for trade but later became its political masters?
A) Portuguese
B) Dutch
C) British
D) French
2. By which year was the entire Indian subcontinent under British control?
A) 1757
B) 1800
C) 1849
D) 1857
3. Which battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India?
A) Battle of Buxar
B) Battle of Plassey
C) Battle of Wandiwash
D) Battle of Panipat
4. Which methods were used by the British to expand their empire besides wars?
A) Permanent Settlement only
B) Ryotwari system only
C) Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse
D) Zamindari and Mahalwari systems
5. In which year was the English East India Company formed?
A) 1600
B) 1599
C) 1580
D) 1610
