Marathas and Coming of The Europeans – GK Online MCQs Test

1. Who among the following is known for his introduction of new calendar, a new system of coinage and new scales of weights and measures?

2. Surangapattam is associated with:

3. In 1757, Siraj-ud-Daula was defeated by:

4. The final defeat of the Maratha confederacy came during the time of:

5. Tipu Sultan was defeated in the Third Mysore War in 1790 by:

6. Which Indian ruler requested Napolean for help to drive the British from India?

7. The tax collected by the Maratha was known as:

8. The Maratha chief Sambhagi was executed during the reign of:

9. Who succeeded Mir Jafar?

10. The first Europeans came to India for trade were:

11. When East India Company came into existence England was ruled by the:

12. Who was the ruler of an Indian state who allied himself with France?

13. The sea route to India was discovered in:

14. When did Vasco da Gama come to India?

15. In 1498, Vasco da Gama landed at:

16. Which of the following statements about Hyder Ali is incorrect?

17. The beginning of the British political sway over India can be traced to the battle of:

18. Who succeeded Siraj-ud-Daula as Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey?