advent of europeans MCQ set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The first to start a joint stock company to trade with India were the

a) Portuguese

b) Dutch

c) French

d) Danish

Question : 2

Treaty of Sagauli was concluded between

a) British and Nepal

b) French and British

c) British and Awadh

d) British and Assam

Question : 3

The main aim of the Portuguese in India was to

a) Capture territories on the western coast of India

b) Oust Arabs and Persians from India’s maritime trade

c) Capture pepper and other spices trade

d) Propagate Christianity

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the English East India Company establish its first factory in India?

a) Akbar

b) Jahangir

c) Shah Jahan

d) Aurangzeb