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Q. The system of Dual Government during the latter half of the 18th century AD is associated with the name of

A
Cornwallis
B
Clive
C
Waren Hastings
D
William Bentinck

Correct Answer

Clive

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    B)Lord Curzon
    C)Lord Hastings
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    Answer: Lord Curzon
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    B)Ajmer
    C)Delhi
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    Answer: Agra
  • Q. When did the British Govt. start ruling India directly?
    A)After the Battle of Panipat
    B)After the Battle of Plassey
    C)After the war of Mysore
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    A)Poona
    B)Bardoli
    C)Calcutta
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  • Q. Which of the following statement is wrong?
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    B)Sunga dynasty was founded by pushyamitra
    C)Ashoka invaded the Kalinga in 261 BC
    D)Chandragupta Maurya earned the title of the Liberator
    Answer: Ashoka the great Mauryan king died in 332 BC
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    B)1940
    C)1945
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  • Q. When was the first Independence day unofficially celebrated before Independence?
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    A)1898
    B)1884
    C)1899
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