advent of europeans Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 21 [UPPCS (Pre) 2016]

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.  

a) 1 3 4 2

b) 2 4 1 3

c) 4 1 3 2

d) 3 1 4 2

Question : 22 [UPPCS (Pre) 1998]

The French failed to establish power in the Deccan because

a) Duplex was not a capable general

b) The English had a strong army

c) The French were not liked by the Indians

d) Pondicherry was not a strategic centre

Question : 23 [IAS (Pre) 1994]

The first to start a joint stock company to trade with India were the

a) Portuguese

b) Dutch

c) French

d) Danish

Question : 24

Treaty of Sagauli was concluded between

a) British and Nepal

b) French and British

c) British and Awadh

d) British and Assam

Question : 25

The main aim of the Portuguese in India was to

a) Capture territories on the western coast of India

b) Oust Arabs and Persians from India’s maritime trade

c) Capture pepper and other spices trade

d) Propagate Christianity