advent of europeans MCQ set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Treaty of Bassein was signed between

a) Raghunath Rao and the British

b) Mahadji Scindia and the British

c) Baji Rao II and the British

d) Holkar and Scindia

Question : 2

Who were the first Europeans to set up sea trade centres in India?

a) The English

b) The French

c) The Portuguese

d) The Dutch

Question : 3

The positive effects of the beginning of European commerce in India were

1. International market relations were set-up
2. Quantity of Indian export increased
3. Commercialization of agriculture started
4. Production of food crops increased steeply

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 1, 2 and 4 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

Who were the first Europeans to come to India for trade?

a) Dutch

b) English

c) French

d) Portuguese

Question : 5

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 : 6

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

a) Surat

b) Pulicat

c) Cochin

d) Kasim Bazar