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Battle of Plassey

1 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Battle of Plassey". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

  1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Battle of Plassey?

    Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Battle of Plassey?

    1. AOnly 1
    2. BOnly 2
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is wrong. The Company won Plassey in 1757 mainly through Mir Jafar's treachery and the conspiracy with Bengal's bankers, not because of any genuine military superiority. Statement 2 is correct because the victory gave the Company a virtual stranglehold over Bengal's trade and commerce, drawing on the province's revenues and dastak privileges.