advent of europeans MCQ set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In which year Vasco-da-Gama arrived at Calicut?

a) 1350 A.D.

b) 1498 A.D.

c) 1530 A.D.

d) 1612 A.D.

Question : 2

The following European Powers entered into Indian trade at one time or the other.

1. The English
2. The Dutch
3. The French
4. The Portuguese

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 4, 2, 1, 3

c) 3, 4, 2, 1

d) 2, 3, 4, 1

Question : 3

Which one of the following is not a reason for French failure to establish power in India

a) The English had a strong navy.

b) Dupleix was not a capable leader.

c) French used most of their energy in European wars to expand their territories.

d) French government was headed by weak monarch.

Question : 4

During British rule which region of India was famous for the production of opium?

a) Bihar

b) Southern India

c) Gujarat

d) Assam

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct about Warren Hastings?

1. He was the first Governor General of India
2. He established courts of appeal
3. He made a pact with Bengali Zamindars to make his Permanent Settlement System successful.
4. He introduced the policy of Doctrine lapse

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 4 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 3 and 4 only

Question : 6

Who was the first Portuguese Viceroy in India?

a) Diaz

b) Vasco-da-Gama

c) Almeida

d) Albuquerque