advent of europeans MCQ set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

Bombay was taken over by the English East India Company from

a) The Dutch

b) The French

c) The Danish

d) The Portuguese

Question : 4

When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India?

a) 1496

b) 1497

c) 1498

d) 1600

Question : 5

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 : 6

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