Question

1. Describe what attracted European trading companies to India.
2. In your opinion what were the areas of conflict between the Bengal Nawabs and the East India
3. Throw some light on the results of the Battle of Buxar. How did the assumption of Diwani as a result
of this war benefit the East India Company?
4. What is meant by the system of Subsidiary Alliance? Which states were annexed under this
5. What was the 'Doctrine of Lapse'? Which Governor-General made the best use of it and how?
6. Explain how was the system of administration of the company different from that of the Indian
7. What changes were introduced in the composition of the Company's army?
8. Why was the annexation of Sindh considered unreasonable and unjust?
[HOTS]
9. Discuss the causes and consequences of the Fourth Maratha War.
10. The defeat of Indian rulers and the establishment of the British rule in India brought to light lack
of certain basic values among the native powers. Some of these were lack of unity, selfishness and
greed. Discuss how the lack of the values ultimately led to total subjugation of India by the British.
[Value Based Question]
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1.The fine qualities of cotton and silk produced in India had a big market in Europe. Indian spices like pepper, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon too were in great demand. Hence European trading companies were attracted to India.