Eastern Academy of Science and Technology, Khordha All Questions

Correct Answer: Robert Clive

Solution : The correct option is Robert Clive.

The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, was led by Robert Clive on behalf of the British East India Company. Clive's forces defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, in the battle, marking a significant turning point

Correct Answer: Queen Elizabeth I

Solution : The correct option is Queen Elizabeth I.

In 1600, the East India Company acquired a charter from Queen Elizabeth I of England, which granted the company a monopoly on English trade with the East Indies.

India's monopoly came into the hands of the

Correct Answer: French

Solution : The correct option is French.

Joseph Francois Dupleix was the Governor General of the French East India Company in India. He served in this capacity from 1742 to 1754. Dupleix played a significant role in expanding French influence in India during the 18th century.

Correct Answer: Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System  

Solution : The Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System is designated as National Waterway 1 in India.

Correct Answer: Left, 22 m

Solution : According to the instructions given, the diagram is as follows –

Now, we have to find the distance between E and F.

Here, A is the starting point and E is the finishing point.

AB = 14m; BC = 20m; CD = 36m;

Correct Answer: Consolidation of landholdings

Solution : One effect of the East India Company's revenue policies on the rural economy was the consolidation of landholdings, as smaller farmers were often unable to meet the revenue demands and had to sell their land to larger landowners.

Correct Answer: Displacement of traditional landholders
 

Solution : The East India Company's revenue settlements had a significant impact on rural society, leading to the displacement of traditional landholders as the new revenue system favored those who could secure contracts with the Company, often resulting in changes in land ownership and

Correct Answer: Mahakal Lok Corridor

Solution : The correct option is Mahakal Lok Corridor.

The Mahakal Lok Corridor was inaugurated by PM N. Modi at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. This corridor is 900 metres in length. The total cost estimated for this project is Rs. 856 crores. This is the

Correct Answer: Education

Solution : The correct answer is education.

Wood's dispatch is the Magna Carta of English education in India. He supported the use of vernacular languages in primary schools, anglo-vernacular languages in high schools, and English for college students. Sir Charles Wood had a significant role in

Correct Answer: Recording land ownership and usage

Solution : Surveys conducted by the East India Company in rural areas were significant for recording land ownership and usage, which helped in implementing revenue settlements and understanding the agrarian landscape.