Which Mughal emperor gave permission to the British to fortify their settlement at Calcutta, leading to the establishment of Fort William? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Mughal emperor gave permission to the British to fortify their settlement at Calcutta, leading to the establishment of Fort William?

A. Farrukhsiyar

B. Muhammad Shah

C. Aurangzeb

D. Jahangir

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

In 1696, the British obtained permission from the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah to fortify their settlement at Calcutta. This led to the construction of Fort William.

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Who among the following was the founder of the 'All India Trade Union Congress' (AITUC) in 1920?

A. B. P. Wadia

B. V. V. Giri

C. Lala Lajpat Rai

D. N. M. Joshi

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The All India Trade Union Congress was founded in Bombay on 31 October 1920. Lala Lajpat Rai was elected its first president, and N. M. Joshi was a key organizer.

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