CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Who was installed as Nawab of Bengal after Plassey?
A. Mir Jafar
B. Mir Qasim
C. Shuja-ud-Daulah
D. Shah Alam II
Correct Answer: A
The Company rewarded Mir Jafar by placing him on the throne.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Siraj-ud-Daulah was later captured and killed on the orders of:
A. Miran, son of Mir Jafar
B. Robert Clive personally
C. Admiral Watson
D. Shah Alam II
Correct Answer: A
Siraj was killed after capture by agents linked to Miran, Mir Jafar's son.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Siraj-ud-Daulah fled after the battle toward:
A. Murshidabad
B. Delhi
C. Madras
D. Kabul
Correct Answer: A
The defeated Nawab returned toward his capital at Murshidabad.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Mir Jafar's main contribution to the Company's victory was that he:
A. Withheld most of his troops from battle
B. Captured Clive
C. Destroyed British artillery
D. Defeated the French navy
Correct Answer: A
His deliberate inaction turned a large part of the Nawab's army into spectators.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
After Mir Madan's death, Siraj-ud-Daulah sought advice from:
A. Mir Jafar
B. Robert Clive
C. Admiral Watson
D. Shah Alam II
Correct Answer: A
Mir Jafar advised withdrawal, further weakening the Nawab's position.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
The Company's ammunition was protected from rain mainly by:
A. Tarpaulins
B. Stone bunkers
C. Underground tunnels
D. French shelters
Correct Answer: A
The British covered their ammunition, allowing them to resume effective fire.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
A rainstorm during the battle mainly damaged the Nawab's:
A. Gunpowder and artillery effectiveness
B. Cavalry horses only
C. Food supplies
D. River boats
Correct Answer: A
Much of the Nawab's ammunition became wet, while the Company had protected its powder.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Siraj-ud-Daulah's army is commonly estimated at roughly:
A. 3,000
B. 8,000
C. 20,000
D. 50,000 or more
Correct Answer: D
The Nawab's army greatly outnumbered the Company force, with estimates often around 50,000.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
The Company's force at Plassey numbered approximately:
A. 3,000
B. 10,000
C. 30,000
D. 50,000
Correct Answer: A
Clive commanded roughly 3,000 European and Indian troops, though estimates vary slightly.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Compared with Siraj's army, the Company's force at Plassey was:
A. Much smaller
B. Much larger
C. Exactly equal
D. Entirely naval
Correct Answer: A
The Company's force was far smaller but disciplined and supported by the conspiracy.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
The small French artillery unit supporting Siraj was commanded by:
A. St. Frais
B. Dupleix
C. Lally
D. Bussy
Correct Answer: A
A French officer commonly identified as St. Frais commanded the French guns.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Which Hindu official remained a prominent loyal supporter of Siraj-ud-Daulah?
A. Mohan Lal
B. Rai Durlabh
C. Omichand
D. Jagat Seth
Correct Answer: A
Mohan Lal was one of the Nawab's most energetic loyal commanders.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Which commander remained loyal to Siraj-ud-Daulah and was killed during the battle?
A. Mir Madan
B. Mir Jafar
C. Rai Durlabh
D. Yar Lutuf Khan
Correct Answer: A
Mir Madan fought actively for the Nawab and was fatally wounded.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Which officer refused to sign the false treaty prepared in the Omichand affair?
A. Admiral Charles Watson
B. Robert Clive
C. Mir Jafar
D. Eyre Coote
Correct Answer: A
Watson reportedly refused to sign the false document, and his signature was imitated.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
The Company deceived Omichand by preparing:
A. Two versions of the agreement
B. A forged Mughal coin
C. A false military map
D. A fake French letter only
Correct Answer: A
A genuine and a false version of the agreement were used to conceal that his demand would not be honoured.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Which merchant-intermediary was involved in the conspiracy and demanded a reward?
A. Omichand
B. Mir Madan
C. Ali Mardan Khan
D. Murshid Quli Khan
Correct Answer: A
Omichand or Amir Chand tried to secure a large payment for his silence.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Another commander whose troops remained inactive at Plassey was:
A. Yar Lutuf Khan
B. Mir Madan
C. Mohan Lal
D. St. Frais
Correct Answer: A
Yar Lutuf Khan was part of the group that withheld active support.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Which Nawab official joined the conspiracy and kept his troops inactive?
A. Rai Durlabh
B. Mir Madan
C. Mohan Lal
D. Khwaja Wajid
Correct Answer: A
Rai Durlabh was among the commanders who did not fully engage the Company forces.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Which powerful banking family supported the conspiracy against Siraj-ud-Daulah?
A. Jagat Seths
B. Tatas
C. Birlas
D. Shroffs of Surat only
Correct Answer: A
The Jagat Seth banking house played a major financial and political role.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Mir Jafar held which important position under Siraj-ud-Daulah?
A. Commander or Bakshi of the army
B. Chief judge
C. French governor
D. Mughal emperor
Correct Answer: A
Mir Jafar was a senior military commander and former bakshi.