Company Rule: Laws and Policies MCQ: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Regulating Act, Subsidiary Alliance, Doctrine of Lapse: a multiple-choice quiz on British policies in India. This is a multiple-choice quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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Era: 1773-1858. Region: India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Permanent Settlement: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement, which made zamindars landlords.
Lord Wellesley: Wellesley (1798-1805) forced rulers to accept British troops and pay for them.
Governor-General of Bengal: Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General.
Doctrine of Lapse: Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed under it.
Education: It laid out a plan of education including universities in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.

Quick answers

What should I know about Permanent Settlement? Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement, which made zamindars landlords.

What should I know about Lord Wellesley? Wellesley (1798-1805) forced rulers to accept British troops and pay for them.

What should I know about Governor-General of Bengal? Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General.

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