UPSC Static Quiz – History : 21 January 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 21 January 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Tanaji Malusare. Tanaji Malusare is known for his role in the Battle of Sinhagad, which he fought under the Maratha flag against the Mughals. Treaty of Purandar was signed between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh I and Chhatrapati Shivaji. According to Treaty of Purandar, Shivaji had to hand over important forts including Purandar and Sinhagad to the Mughals. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Tanaji Malusare is known for his role in the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), which he fought under the Maratha flag against the Mughals, losing his life in the campaign. In 1665, as Mughal forces led by the Rajput commander Jai Sinh I besieged Shivaji at the Purandar fort in Deccan, the latter was forced to sign the Treaty of Purandar. Under the agreement, Shivaji had to hand over important forts to the Mughals, including Purandar, Lohagad, Tung, Tikona, and Sinhagad (then called Kondhana). Incorrect Solution: c) Tanaji Malusare is known for his role in the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), which he fought under the Maratha flag against the Mughals, losing his life in the campaign. In 1665, as Mughal forces led by the Rajput commander Jai Sinh I besieged Shivaji at the Purandar fort in Deccan, the latter was forced to sign the Treaty of Purandar. Under the agreement, Shivaji had to hand over important forts to the Mughals, including Purandar, Lohagad, Tung, Tikona, and Sinhagad (then called Kondhana).

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Tanaji Malusare.

• Tanaji Malusare is known for his role in the Battle of Sinhagad, which he fought under the Maratha flag against the Mughals.

• Treaty of Purandar was signed between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh I and Chhatrapati Shivaji.

• According to Treaty of Purandar, Shivaji had to hand over important forts including Purandar and Sinhagad to the Mughals.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Tanaji Malusare is known for his role in the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), which he fought under the Maratha flag against the Mughals, losing his life in the campaign.

In 1665, as Mughal forces led by the Rajput commander Jai Sinh I besieged Shivaji at the Purandar fort in Deccan, the latter was forced to sign the Treaty of Purandar. Under the agreement, Shivaji had to hand over important forts to the Mughals, including Purandar, Lohagad, Tung, Tikona, and Sinhagad (then called Kondhana).

Solution: c)

Tanaji Malusare is known for his role in the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), which he fought under the Maratha flag against the Mughals, losing his life in the campaign.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The Dutch East India Company was formed before the French East India Company. The Dutch East India Company was the first company in the world to issue bonds and shares of stock to the general public. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) The Dutch East India Company was established on March 20, 1602, as a chartered company to trade with Mughal India. French East India Company was a colonial commercial enterprise, founded on 1 September 1664 to compete with the English and Dutch trading companies in the East Indies. The Dutch East India Company was the first company in history to issue bonds and shares of stock to the general public. It was the Dutch East India Company that invented the idea of investing in the company rather than in a specific venture governed by the company. The Dutch East India Company was also the first company to use a fully-fledged capital market (including the bond market and the stock market) as a crucial channel to raise medium-term and long-term funds. Incorrect Solution: d) The Dutch East India Company was established on March 20, 1602, as a chartered company to trade with Mughal India. French East India Company was a colonial commercial enterprise, founded on 1 September 1664 to compete with the English and Dutch trading companies in the East Indies. The Dutch East India Company was the first company in history to issue bonds and shares of stock to the general public. It was the Dutch East India Company that invented the idea of investing in the company rather than in a specific venture governed by the company. The Dutch East India Company was also the first company to use a fully-fledged capital market (including the bond market and the stock market) as a crucial channel to raise medium-term and long-term funds.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Dutch East India Company was formed before the French East India Company.

• The Dutch East India Company was the first company in the world to issue bonds and shares of stock to the general public.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

The Dutch East India Company was established on March 20, 1602, as a chartered company to trade with Mughal India.

French East India Company was a colonial commercial enterprise, founded on 1 September 1664 to compete with the English and Dutch trading companies in the East Indies.

The Dutch East India Company was the first company in history to issue bonds and shares of stock to the general public. It was the Dutch East India Company that invented the idea of investing in the company rather than in a specific venture governed by the company. The Dutch East India Company was also the first company to use a fully-fledged capital market (including the bond market and the stock market) as a crucial channel to raise medium-term and long-term funds.

Solution: d)

The Dutch East India Company was established on March 20, 1602, as a chartered company to trade with Mughal India.

French East India Company was a colonial commercial enterprise, founded on 1 September 1664 to compete with the English and Dutch trading companies in the East Indies.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Battle of Plassey. The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the opposition of local people of Bengal to the activities of East India Company. The Battle of Plassey resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC) and consolidation of its presence in Bengal. It resulted in the East India Company gaining greater military might which allowed them to push other European colonial powers away from Bengal. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers. The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade. The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers. The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade. The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Battle of Plassey.

• The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the opposition of local people of Bengal to the activities of East India Company.

• The Battle of Plassey resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC) and consolidation of its presence in Bengal.

• It resulted in the East India Company gaining greater military might which allowed them to push other European colonial powers away from Bengal.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company.

This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers.

The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.

The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Battle of Plassey was essentially due the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company.

This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers.

The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? a) Battle of Kharda – Nizam vs. Maratha Confederacy b) Battle of Chillianwala – Clive vs. Marathas c) Battle of Wandiwash – Dutch vs. East India Company d) Battle of Buxar – Mair Jafar vs. Cornwallis Correct Solution: a) The Battle of Kharda took place in 1795 between Nizam and Maratha Confederacy, in which Nizam was badly defeated. The Battle of Chillianwala was fought in January 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in the Chillianwala region of Punjab, now part of modern-day Pakistan. The Battle of Wandiwash was a battle in India between the French and the British in 1760. The battle was part of the Third Carnatic War. The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22/23 October 1764, between the forces under the command of the British East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim. Incorrect Solution: a) The Battle of Kharda took place in 1795 between Nizam and Maratha Confederacy, in which Nizam was badly defeated. The Battle of Chillianwala was fought in January 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in the Chillianwala region of Punjab, now part of modern-day Pakistan. The Battle of Wandiwash was a battle in India between the French and the British in 1760. The battle was part of the Third Carnatic War. The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22/23 October 1764, between the forces under the command of the British East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

• a) Battle of Kharda – Nizam vs. Maratha Confederacy

• b) Battle of Chillianwala – Clive vs. Marathas

• c) Battle of Wandiwash – Dutch vs. East India Company

• d) Battle of Buxar – Mair Jafar vs. Cornwallis

Solution: a)

The Battle of Kharda took place in 1795 between Nizam and Maratha Confederacy, in which Nizam was badly defeated.

The Battle of Chillianwala was fought in January 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in the Chillianwala region of Punjab, now part of modern-day Pakistan.

The Battle of Wandiwash was a battle in India between the French and the British in 1760. The battle was part of the Third Carnatic War.

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22/23 October 1764, between the forces under the command of the British East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim.

Solution: a)

The Battle of Kharda took place in 1795 between Nizam and Maratha Confederacy, in which Nizam was badly defeated.

The Battle of Chillianwala was fought in January 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in the Chillianwala region of Punjab, now part of modern-day Pakistan.

The Battle of Wandiwash was a battle in India between the French and the British in 1760. The battle was part of the Third Carnatic War.

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22/23 October 1764, between the forces under the command of the British East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Treaty of Salbai. Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company. Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for him. British East India Company got the control of the Salsette. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company. As per this treaty: British acknowledged Madhavrao II Narayan as Peshwa of the Maratha Empire British Recognized the Territorial claims of Mahadji Shinde in west of Yamuna River. Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for them. British East India Company got the control of the Salsette. British promised to support Marathas in case they attack Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake the territories of Carnatic. In summary, the Treaty of Salbai which was the outcome of the First Anglo Maratha war maintained the status quo. Gujarat was restored to the Marathas; and only Salsette, with Elephanta and two other small islands in Bombay harbor was retained by the English. Incorrect Solution: c) Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company. As per this treaty: British acknowledged Madhavrao II Narayan as Peshwa of the Maratha Empire British Recognized the Territorial claims of Mahadji Shinde in west of Yamuna River. Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for them. British East India Company got the control of the Salsette. British promised to support Marathas in case they attack Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake the territories of Carnatic. In summary, the Treaty of Salbai which was the outcome of the First Anglo Maratha war maintained the status quo. Gujarat was restored to the Marathas; and only Salsette, with Elephanta and two other small islands in Bombay harbor was retained by the English.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Treaty of Salbai.

• Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company.

• Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for him.

• British East India Company got the control of the Salsette.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company. As per this treaty:

• British acknowledged Madhavrao II Narayan as Peshwa of the Maratha Empire

• British Recognized the Territorial claims of Mahadji Shinde in west of Yamuna River.

• Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for them.

• British East India Company got the control of the Salsette.

• British promised to support Marathas in case they attack Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake the territories of Carnatic.

• In summary, the Treaty of Salbai which was the outcome of the First Anglo Maratha war maintained the status quo.

• Gujarat was restored to the Marathas; and only Salsette, with Elephanta and two other small islands in Bombay harbor was retained by the English.