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