Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Who was the 'Nawab of Carnatic' supported by the British during the Second Carnatic War?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali (Wallajah)
While the French supported Chanda Sahib, the British supported Muhammad Ali (the son of the late Anwar-ud-din) for the throne of Carnatic.
12
Which factor significantly contributed to the British success against the French in India?
Answer:
Superior naval power
The British Royal Navy was far superior to the French navy, allowing them to cut off French supplies and reinforcements while keeping their own trade routes open.
13
Where was the headquarters of the French settlements in India?
Answer:
Pondicherry
Pondicherry (Puducherry) was the capital and headquarters of the French East India Company in India.
14
Who succeeded Dupleix as the French Governor in India?
Answer:
Godeheu
Godeheu succeeded Dupleix. He adopted a policy of negotiation and concluded the Treaty of Pondicherry with the British in 1754.
15
Why was Dupleix recalled to France in 1754?
Answer:
Heavy financial losses to the Company
The French government and company directors were alarmed by the heavy financial losses caused by Dupleix's constant warfare and political entanglements, leading to his recall in 1754.
16
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Ambur (1749)?
Answer:
Death of Anwar-ud-din
In the Battle of Ambur, the combined forces of Dupleix, Muzaffar Jang, and Chanda Sahib defeated and killed Anwar-ud-din, the Nawab of Carnatic.
17
Which treaty ended the Third Carnatic War?
Answer:
Treaty of Paris (1763)
The Treaty of Paris (1763) ended the Seven Years' War and the Third Carnatic War. It restored French factories in India but forbade them from fortifying them, reducing France to a mere trading entity.
18
The Third Carnatic War was a reflection of which European conflict?
Answer:
The Seven Years' War
The Third Carnatic War (1758–1763) coincided with the Seven Years' War (1756–1763) in Europe and North America, where Britain and France were enemies.
19
Which French commander was defeated and surrendered at Pondicherry in 1761?
Answer:
Count de Lally
Count de Lally was the French commander sent during the Third Carnatic War. He was defeated by Eyre Coote and eventually surrendered Pondicherry to the British in 1761.
20
Who was the British commander who defeated the French at the Battle of Wandiwash?
Answer:
Sir Eyre Coote
Sir Eyre Coote led the British forces to victory against the French army commanded by Count de Lally at Wandiwash.