advent of europeans Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 16

The Anglo-Afghan relations in the 19th century were influenced by the fear of expansion towards India of

a) France

b) Russia

c) Persia

d) Afghanistan

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Question : 17 [MPPCS (Pre) 1995 UPPCS (Pre) 1992]

When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India?

a) 1496

b) 1497

c) 1498

d) 1600

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Question : 18

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

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None

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Question : 19

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

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Question : 20 [IAS (Pre) 1996]

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

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