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What were the first major cities built by the British in India?
What were the first major cities built by the British in India?
- Calcutta, Bombay, Madras (correct)
- Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad
- Patna, Varanasi, Pune
- Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad
Which cities became Presidency cities as British power expanded in India?
Which cities became Presidency cities as British power expanded in India?
- Madras, Calcutta, Bombay (correct)
- Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad
- Delhi, Hyderabad, Agra
- Patna, Varanasi, Pune
What event prompted the British to build a new capital in Delhi?
What event prompted the British to build a new capital in Delhi?
- Formation of East India Company
- Arrival of Vasco da Gama
- Revolt of 1857 (correct)
- Battle of Plassey
Who were the two architects responsible for designing New Delhi after the revolt of 1857?
Who were the two architects responsible for designing New Delhi after the revolt of 1857?
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Which cities emerged as the largest by population in India around 1800?
Which cities emerged as the largest by population in India around 1800?
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