In the European competition for the control of India,
A. Joseph Francois Dupleix was more successful than Sir Robert Clive.
B. Sir Robert Clive was more successful than Joseph Francois Dupleix.
C. the strong financial support of the French government enabled Joseph Francois Dupleix to gain control of most of the subcontinent.
D. the lack of military acumen of Sir Robert Clive prevented him from gaining any significant control over the subcontinent.
E. the French defeated the British at the Battle of the Black Hole.
Answer: B
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