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The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'The Anarchy'?
A) The rise of the British East India Company
B) The American Revolution
C) The Mughal Empire's expansion
D) The lives of Indian rulers
  • 2. Who was a key figure in the East India Company's expansion?
A) Robert Clive
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Warren Hastings
D) Lord Cornwallis
  • 3. What does the term 'anarchy' refer to in the context of the book?
A) French colonization
B) The absence of law in British rule
C) The chaos following Mughal decline
D) The independence movement
  • 4. Which city was a major trading post for the East India Company?
A) Chennai
B) Calcutta
C) Mumbai
D) Delhi
  • 5. What legacy of the East India Company does Dalrymple discuss?
A) Technological advancement
B) Economic prosperity
C) Political and social instability
D) Cultural enlightenment
  • 6. Who were the main enemies of the East India Company?
A) Mughal emperors only
B) The British government
C) French traders
D) Local Indian rulers and armies
  • 7. How did the British justify their rule in India?
A) Civilizing mission
B) Economic exploitation
C) Religious conversion
D) Cultural exchange
  • 8. Which ocean is significant for trade routes discussed in the book?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
  • 9. What economic impact did the East India Company have on India?
A) Equal distribution of wealth
B) Deindustrialization and poverty
C) Development of new industries
D) Economic growth and prosperity
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