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Who among the following was/were the capable man/men of the British government who was/were responsible for their victory during Anglo-French Wars?

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  1. Robert Clive

  2. Lawrence

  3. Eyre Coote

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D

Why was naval supremacy of English considered as the main reason for British success in Carnatic wars?

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  1. Enabled the English to bring soldiers from Europe

  2. To get supplies from Bengal

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One of the causes of English success was their naval supremacy. on account of this, the English could send help to India whenever it was required. There was none to check them on the way, It was this factor that cut off the link between the French, possession in India and France.

What helped the British to concentrate on war against the French in India?

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  1. Peace in England

  2. Commercial power

  3. Financial stability

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Britain was commercially superior and the Brtish in India were supported by the Home Government. There was full cooperation among the British officers. The British could concentrate on wars as there was peace in England while the French were too busy fighting wars in Europe. 

Who was Dupleix?

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  1. British General

  2. Dutch Governor

  3. French Governor General

  4. Danish Governor

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dupleix, the French governor wanted to maintain French supremacy in the Deccan through his shrewd diplomacy. But he was matched with the equally determined young officer called Robert Clive of the English army. Dupleix, capable he was, proved no match for Robert Clive. 

Who among the following is the governor-general of French-India from 1 January 169710 November 1763?

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  1. Franois Dupleix

  2. Marquis Dupleix

  3. De Bussy

  4. Count de Lally

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1742, Dupleix was appointed governor general of the company with authority over French investments in India.  He sent an expedition against Fort St. David in 1747, but it was defeated by the Nawab of Arcot, who was allied with the British. In the end, Dupleix was unable to match the British aspirations and activities directed by Robert Clive, and French influence declined as British power increased.

What enabled the British to capture Madras in the Carnatic war?

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  1. Mistakes by Count de Lally

  2. Mistakes by  the Nawab of Carnatic

  3. Mistakes by the Nawab of Hyderabad

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Britain was commercially superior and the Brtish in India were supported by the Home Government. There was full cooperation among the British officers. The mistakes committed by Count- de- Lally enabled the British to capture Madras. The British could concentrate on wars as there was peace in England while the French were too busy fighting wars in Europe. 

Why did French the government recall Dupleix?

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  1. It was desiring peace in conflict between the French and the British

  2. It was shifting him somewhere else

  3. He was making blunders

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
He supported Chanda Sahib’s claim to the Nawabship of the Carnatic, and, when the British supported a rival candidate, a largely private war ensued (1751) between the two companies. Mostly as the result of the exploits of Dupleix’s chief rival, the brilliant young British soldier Robert Clive, all the French forces except those in the Deccan were defeated. Dupleix’s grand schemes continued to topple for two more years, and French finances were exhausted in the struggle.
In 1754 Dupleix was recalled to Paris. He had displayed great talents as an organiser, diplomat, and imaginative political visionary, but he had lacked military acumen and the ability to work with others.

Among which officers co-ordination was better during the Carnatic Wars?

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  1. French army

  2. British army

  3. Nawab of Carnatic

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
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The British army and generals were much better coordinated than the French. The French generals were rude and haughty and therefore unpopular. The French generals failed to inculcate team spirit or to strike a coordination between the army and the navy.

The naval power of British helped them to win the _____.

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  1. Anglo-Maratha wars

  2. Anglo-Sikh wars

  3. Carnatic wars

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main reason for British success was the Naval supremacy. The British navy was far superior to its French counterpart. The British received a steady supply of arms and resources directly from their naval base in Bombay. The French were always at a disadvantage due to the fact that their base was in Mauritius which led to a considerable delay for the French.

Which of the following statements is/are true.

A. Dupleix did not appreciate the greater importance of the navy in the colonial expansion in India.

B. Dupleix relied more on the land forces.

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  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C