British Expansion in India
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
British Expansion in India starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of British land revenue policies on Indian peasants.
Describe the main reasons for the British success in India.
Describe the role of the British East India Company in the expansion of British rule in India.
Explain how the British used economic policies to strengthen their control over India.
Explain the Dual Government system introduced in Bengal.
Explain the main features of the Doctrine of Lapse.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Buxar in the British expansion in India.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'In the early 19th century, the British often justified their annexation of Indian states by claiming to bring 'good governance' and 'modern administration.' However, many Indian rulers and people saw these actions as a threat to their sovereignty and traditions.' Based on this context, discuss one way in which British expansion led to resistance among Indians.
The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British and which of the following? (1) Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II (2) Tipu Sultan (3) Marathas (4) Ranjit Singh
Which British Governor-General is associated with the annexation of Awadh? (1) Lord Wellesley (2) Lord Dalhousie (3) Lord Cornwallis (4) Warren Hastings
Which Indian ruler signed the Subsidiary Alliance with the British first? (1) Nizam of Hyderabad (2) Tipu Sultan (3) Rani Lakshmibai (4) Nana Sahib
Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Buxar? (1) British gained Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa (2) Tipu Sultan was killed (3) Marathas were defeated (4) Punjab was annexed
Fill in the blank: The ________ system was introduced by the British in Bengal for land revenue collection.
Fill in the blank: The British annexed Punjab after defeating ________ in 1849.
Fill in the blank: The British annexed Sindh in the year ________.
Fill in the blank: The British defeated Tipu Sultan in the ________ Anglo-Mysore War.
True or False: The British always respected the traditional rights of Indian rulers.
True or False: The British annexed Jhansi under the Doctrine of Lapse.
True or False: The British introduced the Ryotwari system in Madras and Bombay.
True or False: The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
