advent of europeans MCQ set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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

1. Captain Hawkins paid a visit to the court of Jehangir
2. His visit resulted in permission to establish first fectory in Surat

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 2

The French challenge to British Supremacy in India came to an end with

a) the Battle of Plassey

b) the Battle of Buxar

c) the Battle of Arcot

d) the Battle of Wandiwash

Question : 3

Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princess with a view to acquire territories?

a) Clive

b) Dupleix

c) Albuquerque

d) Warren Hastings

Question : 4

The Anglo-Afghan relations in the 19th century were influenced by the fear of expansion towards India of

a) France

b) Russia

c) Persia

d) Afghanistan

Question : 5

Which one of the following is incorrect about British economic policy in India?

a) Converted India into an importer and absorber of British goods

b) Converted India into a producer of raw material to feed British industries

c) Turned India into a fertile ground for British capital investment

d) Focused more on cash crops

Question : 6

Where in India did Britishers set up their first factory in 1612?

a) Goa

b) Hooghly in Bengal

c) Amarkot

d) Surat