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The rivalry between the English and French led to three wars in India between _____.

  1. 1730 - 1745

  2. 1746 - 1763

  3. 1765 - 1785

  4. 1788 - 1795


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The Carnatic Wars refers to a series of military conflicts between the British East India Company and French East India Company along with the role played by the Nawab of Carnatic and the Nizam of Hyderabad. Three wars were fought between 1746 and 1763.

Who founded Pulicat near Madras in 1610?

  1. The British

  2. The French

  3. The Dutch

  4. The Danish


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

After gaining control of Masulipatnam in 1605 and Tegenepatnam in 1608, the Dutch made their way to Pulicat. It was the principal trading post of the Dutch East India Company due to which factory was established there in 1610.

The Portuguese King _____ motivated navigation.

  1. Henry

  2. William

  3. Nicholas

  4. Charles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prince Henry was better known as Prince Henry, the navigator. He is so called because he was responsible for early development of Portuguese exploration and maritime trade with other continents like Western Africa, the islands of the Atlantic Ocean etc.

The architectural style of the churches during the middle ages was known as the _______ style of architecture.

  1. Gothic

  2. Roman

  3. Italian

  4. Spanish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

From the twelfth century onwards, attempts began in France to build churches that were taller and lighter than earlier buildings. This architectural style, known as Gothic, was distinguished by high pointed arches, the use of stained glass, often painted with scenes drawn from the Bible, and flying buttresses. Tall spires and bell towers which were visible from a distance were added to the church.

Who discovered the "Cape of Good Hope" Island?

  1. Columbus

  2. Vasco-de-Gama

  3. Bartholomew Diaz

  4. Amerigovesupuchi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bartolomeu Diaz, who was the Portuguese explorer, discovered "Cape of Good Hope" Island on 12 March 1488. He named  it the "Cape of Storms."

_________ was the first Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India.

  1. Francisco-de-Almedia

  2. Alfonso-de-Albuquerque

  3. Barthalomeo Diaz

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India on 25 March 1505. He established his headquarters in Cochin. Albuquerque later succeeded him in the year 1509.

Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of ________ and obtained the permission to trade in Surat.

  1. Akbar

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Jahangir

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy. The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth. In the beginning East India Company ships were anchored at Surat ports. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of the mughal emperor Jahangir in 1615 CE and obtained permission to trade in Surat. Later trade centers were established at Agra, Ahmedabad and Broch. After this, they established trade centres at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. Calcutta was their first capital.

The erstwhile Bengal province comprised of which of the following regions ?

  1. Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Orissa

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Calcutta was British EIC's first capital. Gradually, the profit of the East India Company increased notably. They obtained permission (Dastakath) to trade without any tax in the Bengal Province (the present Bengal, Bihar and Odisha) and in Agra from the Mughal Emperor Farroq Siyara.

In which of the following cases were trade centres established by the British ?

  1. Surat

  2. Agra

  3. Broch

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy. The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth. In the beginning East India Company ships were anchored at Surat ports. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of the mughal emperor Jahangir in 1615 CE and obtained permission to trade in Surat. Later trade centers were established at Agra, Ahmedabad and Broch. After this, they established trade centres at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. Calcutta was their first capital.

The ________ merchants who wanted to trade with the East, took the permission of Queen Elizabeth and formed a Company.

  1. British

  2. French

  3. Dutch

  4. Portuguese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy. The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth. In the beginning East India Company ships were anchored at Surat ports. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1615 CE and obtained permission to trade in Surat. Later trade centers were established at Agra, Ahmedabad and Broch. After this, they established trade centers at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. Calcutta was their first capital.