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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) Robert Clive
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Lord Cornwallis
D) Warren Hastings
  • 3. What does the term 'anarchy' refer to in the context of the book?
A) The absence of law in British rule
B) French colonization
C) The chaos following Mughal decline
D) The independence movement
  • 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) Economic prosperity
B) Cultural enlightenment
C) Technological advancement
D) Political and social instability
  • 6. Who were the main enemies of the East India Company?
A) Mughal emperors only
B) Local Indian rulers and armies
C) The British government
D) French traders
  • 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) Indian Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 9. What economic impact did the East India Company have on India?
A) Economic growth and prosperity
B) Development of new industries
C) Equal distribution of wealth
D) Deindustrialization and poverty
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