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Quiz on Colonial India - 2

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Dive into this quiz by our quiz company on Colonial India and immerse yourself in the pivotal era of British rule in India. From the early days of the East India Company to the struggle for independence, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the events, people, and policies that shaped the subcontinent. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the colonial past, this quiz will take you on a thrilling journey through the milestones and legacies of Colonial India!


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1. Which name of which place in Tamil Nadu means 'the land of the singing waves'?

a. Tharangambadi

b. Kumbakonam

c. Dhanushkodi

d. Kanyakumari


2. Where in India is the Danish Fort which is also called Fort Dansborg located?

a. Ongole

b. Puri

c. Tharangambadi

d. Ranchi


3. Who headed the British Army when it won against the French in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760?

a. Cornwallis

b. Eyre Coote

c. Robert Clive

d. James Thompson


4. Which renowned Indian rebel fought against the British in The Poligar Wars that took place between the British East India Company and the rebellious palayakars of Thirunelveli?

a. Mangal Pandey

b. Rajagopalachari

c. V O Chidambaram

d. Veerapandi Kattabomman


5. Collected from Kerala, the wood of which tree was used for building the ships of British in the 19th century?

a. Teak

b. Rosewood

c. Cardamom

d. Oak


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Answers

1. Which name of which place in Tamil Nadu means 'the land of the singing waves'?

a. Tharangambadi

b. Kumbakonam

c. Dhanushkodi

d. Kanyakumari


Did You Know? Tharangambadi was originally a colony of Danish and was called Tranquebar. Read more about it in this link.

2. Where in India is the Danish Fort which is also called Fort Dansborg located?

a. Ongole

b. Puri

c. Tharangambadi

d. Ranchi

Did You Know? The only Danish Fort in India, it was sold to the British East India Company. Today, it has a museum that depicts all the artefacts of the era. Read more about it in this link.

3. Who headed the British Army when it won against the French in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760?

a. Cornwallis

b. Eyre Coote

c. Robert Clive

d. James Thompson


Did You Know? Many believe that the Battle of Plassey was the turning point of British rule in India. However, it was the victory of the British at the Battle of Wandiwash that was crucial for the British to occupy and rule the Indian subcontinent. Read more about it in this link.

4. Which renowned Indian rebel fought against the British in The Poligar Wars that took place between the British East India Company and the rebellious palayakars of Thirunelveli?

a. Mangal Pandey

b. Rajagopalachari

c. V O Chidambaram

d. Veerapandi Kattabomman


Did You Know? Kattabomman fought against the English authority for collecting taxes from the sicar lands.

Read more about it in this link.

5. Collected from Kerala, the wood of which tree was used for building the ships of British in the 19th century?

a. Teak

b. Rosewood

c. Cardamom

d. Oak


Did You Know? The state of Kerala was surveyed for teak forests and the timber was used for building ships. The British also had a monopoly in cardamom and wax collection in Kerala.

Read more about it in this link.

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