advent of europeans MCQ set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Treaty of Sagauli was concluded between

a) British and Nepal

b) French and British

c) British and Awadh

d) British and Assam

Question : 2

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 : 3

Which of the following places had an English factory?

1. Cochin
2. Surat
3. Pulicut
4. Cannanore

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 2 and 4 only

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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