advent of europeans MCQ set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who among the following had welcomed Vasco-da-Gama at Calicut?

a) Gasper Correa

b) Albuquerque

c) Zamorin

d) Don Ahnaida

Question : 2

Who among the following is considered the founder of French Company in India?

a) Richelieu

b) Mazarin

c) Colbert

d) Franco Martin

Question : 3

In India, among the following locations, the French established their earliest factory at

a) Surat

b) Pulicat

c) Cochin

d) Kasim Bazar

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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