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