Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Location of administrative areas and cities

Location of administrative areas and cities — practice question

This question concerns the British in India. Examine the sources (Insert) carefully, and then answer the questions that follow.
(a)[3]

According to Source A, which reasons are put forward for the British victory at the battle of Plassey in 1757?

(b)[5]

What can Source B tell us about the British East India Company in 1825?

(c)[7]

Why were the British able to gain control of India by 1850?

(d)[10]

Was the work of the Christian missionaries the most important reason why Indians opposed British attempts to westernise them between 1750 and 1850? Explain your answer.

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