Chapter  1  THE ADVENT OF EUROPEANS TO INDIA KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS

Chapter  1  THE ADVENT OF EUROPEANS TO INDIA KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS

 

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Chapter  1  THE ADVENT OF EUROPEANS TO INDIA KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS

I.Complete the following blanks with suitable answers:

1. In 1453, the Ottoman Turks occupied Constantinople.
2. The sea route between India and Europe was discovered by Vasco da Gama.
3. In 1741 Dutch declared war on England.
4. The capital of the French in India was Pondicherry.
5. In In 1757, Robert Clive declared the Battle of Plassey over Siraja-ud-Daulah.
6. The Diwani rights over Bengal were handed over to the British by Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
7. The Dual government policy was implemented by Robert Clive in Bengal.

II.Discuss in groups and answer the following questions:

1. How did trade take place between India and Europe during Middle Ages?

• Trade during the Middle Ages between India and Europe occurred through Arab and Italian merchants.
• Arab traders transported goods from Asia to Constantinople, acting as a trade hub.
• Italian merchants bought these goods in Constantinople and sold them in Europe for profit.
• This trade route facilitated the exchange of spices and other valuable commodities between India and Europe.

2. State the causes that resulted in the discovery of a new sea route to India?

• Fall of Constantinople in 1453 disrupted traditional trade routes between Asia and Europe.
• Ottoman Turks imposed heavy taxes on goods passing through these routes, making trade unprofitable.
• European rulers sought alternative sea routes to India to bypass Ottoman control and taxes.
• Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama successfully discovered a new sea route to India in 1498.

3. List the Europeans who came to India for trade.

Europeans who came to India for trade include the Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French.

• Portuguese(1498): Initiated trade dominance with Vasco da Gama’s voyage.
• Dutch(1602): Started expansion, established trade centers, then declined.
• English(1600): Authorized trade, gained dominance through alliances.
• French(1664): Entered with ambitions for influence, faced conflicts.

4. Explain how Marthanda varma checked the Dutch?

• Marthanda Varma assembled a strong army.
• He formed alliances with other powers.
• He defeated the Dutch in battles like Kolachchal in 1741.
• Marthanda Varma negotiated the Treaty of Mavelikkara in 1753.
• The Treaty forced the Dutch to surrender and relinquish control over the region.

5. Explain the Second Carnatic War.

• The Second Carnatic War occurred from 1749 to 1754.
• It started because the French supported Salabath Jung in Hyderabad and Chandasaheb in Carnatic.
• Robert Clive from the English East India Company attacked and defeated Chandasaheb in 1751.
• Mohammad Ali became the new Nawab of Carnatic.
• The war ended with the Treaty of Pondicherry.
• The Treaty caused a political setback for the French and success for the English.

6. State the causes and results of the battle of Plassey

Causes:

• Misuse of Dastaks
• Unauthorized fort repairs by the British
• The Black Hole Tragedy involving the imprisonment of British soldiers

Results:

• British victory led by Robert Clive and Mir Jaffar, who became Nawab
• British granted exclusive trading rights in Bengal and received a large sum as war indemnity
• Siraj-ud-Daula captured and killed
• Mir Qasim succeeded Mir Jaffar as Nawab

7. What were the results of the Battle of Buxar?

Results of the Battle of Buxar:

• British led by Hector Munro won.
• British gained Diwani rights over Bengal.
• Shah Alam-II gave up Bengal rights for Rupees 26 lakhs/year.
• Nawab Shuj-ud-daula paid Rupees 50 lakhs war indemnity.
• British took over Bengal administration after Mir Jaffar’s death.

 

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