chronology of british india MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

a) A – 3; B – 4; C – 2; D – 1

b) A – 4; B – 2; C – 1; D – 3

c) A – 4; B – 1; C – 2; D – 3

d) A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4

Question : 2

The Portuguese established their first business centre at

a) Calicut

b) Surat

c) Goa

d) Cochin

Question : 3

Which British military officer defeated Tipu Sultan in India, Napolean Bonaparte in Europe and eventually, became the Duke of Wellington?

a) Arthur Wellesley

b) Robert Clive

c) Warren Hastings

d) Richard Wellesley

Question : 4

By which Governor General and when was the Carnatic state annexed?

a) Lord Minto-1808

b) Lord Wellesly-1801

c) Sir John Shore-1797

d) Lord Cornwallis-1792

Question : 5

“White Mutiny” by the European soldiers, was staged during the period of:

a) Canning

b) Ripon

c) Dalhousie

d) Mayo

Question : 6

Who was the first Portuguese Viceroy in India?

a) Vasco-da-Gama

b) Albuquerque

c) Da Almeida

d) Duarte Pacheo