Quiz October 8, 2026

Which of the following statements are incorrect about the Anglo-French rivalry in India?

1. The rivalry began in the 17th century with the establishment of French factories on the Coromandel Coast.
2. The French won the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760, giving them control over large parts of South India.
3. The rivalry ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which recognized British control over India.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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*[B]  

[C] 

[D] 

Consider the following with reference to the Third Carnatic War.

1. The war was fought between the British East India Company and the French East India Company.
2. The war began with the French capturing Fort St. David.
3. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the war and resulted in the British gaining control of most of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Consider the following with reference to conquest of Sindh by the British.

1.     The conquest of Sindh was led by Charles Napier.

2.     The conquest was completed in 1843 after the Battle of Miani.

3.     The conquest of Sindh was the result of British efforts to expand their control over India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following with reference to judicial system in India before 1857.

1.     The British introduced the concept of jury trials in India.

2.     The East India Company established the Sadar Diwani Adalat to hear civil cases.

3.     The Faujdari Adalat was a criminal court of first instance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the application of mercantilism by the British in India?

1.     The British sought to extract as much wealth as possible from India through trade and taxation.

2.     The British prohibited Indian merchants from trading with other countries.

Choose the correct option.