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