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Topics covered in this unit

7 topics tagged
  • The East India Company8
  • Battle of Plassey 1757 CE6
  • Battle of Buxar 1764 CE4
  • Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan4
  • Doctrine of Lapse1
  • End of the East India Company and Establishment of British Rule1
  • War of Independence (1857 CE)1

Every question is tagged to one of these topics, so your result shows which part of the chapter to revise.

Before you start

There is no negative marking on this paper, so leave nothing blank.

Frequently asked questions

How many MCQs are in Class 8 History Unit 1: Arrival of the British in the Subcontinent?
This test has 25 MCQs and a 25-minute timer. There is no negative marking.
Which topics does Class 8 History Unit 1 cover?
The East India Company, Battle of Plassey 1757 CE, Battle of Buxar 1764 CE, Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan, Doctrine of Lapse, End of the East India Company and Establishment of British Rule and War of Independence (1857 CE). Each question is tagged to one of these topics, so your result shows which ones to revise.
Which textbook is this Class 8 History unit based on?
It follows Unit 1, "Arrival of the British in the Subcontinent", of the Class 8 History textbook published by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), English medium medium.
Can I practise the other Class 8 History units?
Yes. Class 8 History has 5 unit tests, all listed on the Class 8 History chapter-wise page, and the full Class 8 set is on the Class 8 page.