MCQs Based On Modern History- (29)

Correct Option: 2. Miran.
Explanation:
-Mir Jafar was one of the key figures involved in the conspiracy against Siraj-ud-Daulah. He was a senior officer in the Nawab’s court and, after the Battle of Plassey, was installed as the Nawab of Bengal by the British East India Company. Mir Jafar’s betrayal of Siraj-ud-Daulah was crucial to the British victory at Plassey.
-Admiral Watson was the British naval officer who, along with Colonel Clive, played a significant role in the British forces’ reconquest of Calcutta and the subsequent operations against Siraj-ud-Daulah. Though he wasn’t part of the conspiracy within the Nawab’s court, his military support was essential to the British strategy in Bengal during this period. His role was crucial, particularly in bringing in naval reinforcements from Madras.
-Jagat Seth was one of the wealthiest bankers in Bengal and a major figure in the conspiracy against Siraj-ud-Daulah. He provided financial support to the British and was part of the internal plot to overthrow the Nawab. Jagat Seth, along with other conspirators, played a key role in ensuring that Mir Jafar would take the throne after the Battle of Plassey.
-Miran, the son of Mir Jafar, was not involved in the conspiracy itself. He later became involved in the aftermath, specifically in the execution of Siraj-ud-Daulah after the battle of plassey.

Correct Option: 1. Robert Clive.
Explanation: Robert Clive led the British forces that reconquered Calcutta in early 1757. He played a pivotal role in the subsequent events, including the Battle of Plassey.

Correct Option: 2. 1757.
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company and the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah.

Correct Option: 4. Mir Jafar’s betrayal.
Explanation: The betrayal by Mir Jafar, the commander of Siraj-ud-Daulah’s forces, was a key factor in the British victory. Mir Jafar, along with other conspirators, did not actively fight and ensured the Nawab’s forces were weakened.

Correct Option: 2. Mir Jafar.
Explanation: After the Battle of Plassey, the British East India Company installed Mir Jafar as the Nawab of Bengal. He was essentially a puppet ruler, controlled by the British