Battle of Plassey and Buxar — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Battle of Plassey (1757): 1. It was primarily won through superior British military tactics 2. Mir Jafar played a crucial role in the British victory 3. The battle established British control over the entire Indian subcontinent 4. Robert Clive led the British forces. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) was significant because it: 1. Granted Diwani rights to the East India Company 2. Established the Dual Government system in Bengal 3. Recognized Shah Alam II as the Mughal Emperor 4. Ended the Third Carnatic War. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best explains why the Battle of Buxar (1764) was more significant than the Battle of Plassey (1757)?

The Dual Government system in Bengal after 1765 meant that:

Consider the following pairs: Battle - Year 1. Battle of Plassey - 1757 2. Battle of Buxar - 1764 3. Treaty of Allahabad - 1765 4. Grant of Diwani rights - 1766. Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?