advent of europeans MCQ set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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

a) Richelieu

b) Mazarin

c) Colbert

d) Franco Martin

Question : 2

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

a) Surat

b) Pulicat

c) Cochin

d) Kasim Bazar

Question : 3

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

1. The English army showed military superiority
2. Mir Jaffar and many other leaders deserted Nawab Siraju-daulla.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 4

Bombay was taken over by the English East India Company from

a) The Dutch

b) The French

c) The Danish

d) The Portuguese

Question : 5

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 : 6

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