advent of europeans MCQ set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. The Dutch established their first factory at Surat
2. The Dutch collapsed with their defeat to the English in the Battle of Bedera

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.  

a) 1 3 4 2

b) 2 4 1 3

c) 4 1 3 2

d) 3 1 4 2

Question : 3

The French failed to establish power in the Deccan because

a) Duplex was not a capable general

b) The English had a strong army

c) The French were not liked by the Indians

d) Pondicherry was not a strategic centre

Question : 4

Which of the following statement(s) regarding Portuguese is / are correct?

1. Portuguese rose to power under General Albuguergue
2. The Portuguese established political power along the Eastern coast of India.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) only 1

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 5

Which one of the following is the correct statement?

a) The modern Kochi was a Dutch colony till India’s independence

b) The Dutch defeated the Portuguese and built Fort Williams in the modern Kochi

c) The modern Kochi was first a Dutch Colony before the Portuguese took over from them

d) The modern Kochi never became a part of the British colony

Question : 6

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.