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. Joseph Francois Dupleix was able to gain control of most of the subcontinent due to the strong financial support of the French.
D. Sir Robert Clive’s lack of military acumen 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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