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
1
The final Maratha defeat in 1818 occurred under which Governor-General?
Answer:
Lord Hastings
Lord Hastings crushed the Maratha confederacy in 1818.
2
The doctrine behind Subsidiary Alliance aimed to:
Answer:
Establish indirect British rule
The system ensured British political dominance without direct annexation.
3
Which Maratha leader was defeated in the Battle of Laswari (1803)?
Answer:
Scindia
General Lake defeated Scindia at Laswari.
4
What happened to Mysore after Tipu Sultan’s death?
Answer:
It was restored to the Wodeyar dynasty
The British restored the Wodeyar family as puppet rulers.
5
Tipu Sultan's diplomatic alliance with which country alarmed the British?
Answer:
France
Tipu's negotiations with the French increased British suspicion.
6
Which of the following was NOT a result of Subsidiary Alliance?
Answer:
Indian states maintained independent armies
Indian rulers could no longer keep independent armies.
7
The First Anglo-Mysore War began in:
Answer:
1767
The war lasted from 1767 to 1769.
8
Which Maratha commander defeated the British at the Battle of Wadgaon?
Answer:
Mahadji Scindia
Mahadji Scindia crushed British forces at Wadgaon during the First Anglo-Maratha War.
9
The Treaty of Seringapatam forced Mysore to surrender:
Answer:
Half of its territory
The treaty removed half of Mysore's territory in 1792.
10
The Maratha defeat in the Third Anglo-Maratha War led to:
Answer:
British control over most of India
The defeat enabled the British to dominate nearly all Indian territory.