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The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
Contributed by: Dixon
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'The Anarchy'?
A) The rise of the British East India Company
B) The American Revolution
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) Robert Clive
B) Lord Cornwallis
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Warren Hastings
  • 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) French colonization
D) The absence of law in British rule
  • 4. Which city was a major trading post for the East India Company?
A) Chennai
B) Delhi
C) Calcutta
D) Mumbai
  • 5. What legacy of the East India Company does Dalrymple discuss?
A) Technological advancement
B) Economic prosperity
C) Cultural enlightenment
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) French traders
D) Mughal emperors only
  • 7. How did the British justify their rule in India?
A) Religious conversion
B) Civilizing mission
C) Cultural exchange
D) Economic exploitation
  • 8. Which ocean is significant for trade routes discussed in the book?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific 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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