Battle of Plassey MCQ
| The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757. It was a pivotal conflict between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. The battle took place near Plassey in present-day West Bengal. The British forces, led by Robert Clive, secured a decisive victory in the Battle due to their strategic alliance and the betrayal by Mir Jafar, Siraj-ud-Daulah’s commander. It marked the beginning of British colonial dominance in India and setting the stage for the expansion of British rule throughout the Indian subcontinent. We select only important MCQs, on the topic “Battle of Plassey MCQ”, which are very important for SSC, Railways, Defence, CTET, State PCS, UPSC, Judiciary and all other examinations of India. |
Q. The Battle of Plassey was fought in the year______.
(A) 1761
(B) 1757
(C) 1760
(D) 1764
Q. The battlefield of Plassey is situated in ______.
(A) Bihar
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Odisha
(D) West Bengal
Q. Who was the British commander who led the forces in the Battle of Plassey?
(A) Mir Jafar
(B) Sirajuddaula
(C) Robert Clive
(D) Warren Hastings
Q. Who was the founder of British Empire in India?
(A) Warren Hastings
(B) Lord Amherst
(C) Lord Robert Clive
(D) Lord William Bentinck
Q. Who was the ruler of Bengal during the Battle of Plassey?
(A) Sirajuddaula
(B) Mir Qasim
(C) Alivardi Khan
(D) Shah Alam II
Q. What was the main cause of the conflict leading to the Battle of Plassey?
(A) Economic disputes
(B) Political rivalry
(C) Territorial ambitions
(D) Religious differences
Q. What was the main cause for the defeat of Siraj ud Daulah in the battle of Plassey?
(A) He had no such quality like Clive to command the Army
(B) He was not well-equipped with artillery
(C) His Commander in Chief Mir Jafar joined with the forces of Clive
(D) His army was weak
Q. How did the Battle of Plassey impact the British East India Company?
(A) It established the British as the dominant power in Bengal
(B) It led to the dissolution of the British East India Company
(C) It resulted in a loss of British influence in India
(D) It marked the end of British colonial rule in India
Q. What long-term consequences did the Battle of Plassey have on Indian history?
(A) It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India
(B) It resulted in the partition of India
(C) It led to the independence of India
(D) It triggered a series of religious conflicts in India
Q.After the Battle of Plassey, who was appointed as Nawab by the British?
(A)Mir Qasim
(B)Mir Jafar
(C)Mir Madan
(D)Diwan Mohanlal
Q. Who was the ruler of Delhi at the time of the battle of Plassey?
(A) Shah Alam II
(B) Shah Alam I
(C) Bahadur Shah Zafar
(D)Alamgir II