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What was the primary outcome of the British conquest of India from the mid-18th century?
What was the primary outcome of the British conquest of India from the mid-18th century?
- The British rule was resented by Indians from all segments of society. (correct)
- The British established a harmonious relationship with Indian kings and queens.
- The Indians welcomed British rule with open arms.
- The British rule led to a significant increase in India's economic prosperity.
What characterized the rebellions against the British before 1857?
What characterized the rebellions against the British before 1857?
- They were widespread and posed a serious threat to the British.
- They were economically motivated.
- They were local, scattered, and isolated. (correct)
- They were led by Indian kings and queens.
What was the impact of the First War of Independence on the British government?
What was the impact of the First War of Independence on the British government?
- It had no significant impact on the British government.
- It led to the British government's withdrawal from India.
- It shook the British government to its very foundation. (correct)
- It strengthened the British government's grip on India.
What was the duration of the British rule in India that led to the First War of Independence?
What was the duration of the British rule in India that led to the First War of Independence?
Who participated in the First War of Independence?
Who participated in the First War of Independence?
What was the result of the British expansionist policies on the Indian rulers?
What was the result of the British expansionist policies on the Indian rulers?
What was the consequence of the British administrative changes on the Indian peasants?
What was the consequence of the British administrative changes on the Indian peasants?
Why were the Indian middle and upper classes annoyed?
Why were the Indian middle and upper classes annoyed?
What was the reason for the discontent among the Company's Indian soldiers?
What was the reason for the discontent among the Company's Indian soldiers?
What was the outcome of the accumulated grievances of the Indian people by 1857?
What was the outcome of the accumulated grievances of the Indian people by 1857?
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