East India Company Policies and Their Impact Quiz
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What happened to the power of nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?

  • Their power remained unchanged despite the presence of the Company.
  • Their authority and honour gradually eroded due to various measures taken by the Company. (correct)
  • They gained more authority and honour through negotiations with the Company.
  • They voluntarily relinquished their power to the Company.

    • What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the Company after her husband's death?

  • Recognition of her adopted son as the heir to the kingdom. (correct)
  • A position within the East India Company.
  • Assistance in overthrowing the Company's rule.
  • Financial compensation for the loss of her husband.

    • What measures were taken by the Company that affected ruling families?

  • Providing financial support to ruling families.
  • Increasing the authority and autonomy of rulers.
  • Stationing residents in many courts and reducing the freedom of rulers. (correct)
  • Granting additional territories to ruling families.

    • How did various people react to policies and actions that harmed their interests?

    <p>They resisted such policies and actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nana Saheb, the adopted son of, do in response to the Company's actions?

    <p>Sought to protect his interests through negotiations with the Company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the presence of residents in many courts have on the rulers?

    <p>Their freedom was reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the ruling families attempt to do to protect their interests?

    <p>Negotiate with the East India Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the Company after her husband's death?

    <p>Recognition of her adopted son as the heir to the kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the armed forces of the nawabs and rajas?

    <p>They were disbanded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the erosion of power of the nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?

    <p>Stations of residents in many courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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