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