British Period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 16

Which two Europeans were involved in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760?

a) Portuguese and Spanish

b) Dutch and British

c) French and British

d) Portuguese and British

Question : 17

The Portuguese established their first business centre at

a) Calicut

b) Surat

c) Goa

d) Cochin

Question : 18

The first article in which the English started trading was

a) Indigo

b) Saltpetre

c) Cotton

d) Pepper

Question : 19

The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established by

a) North’s Regulating Act of 1773

b) Pitt’s India Act of 1784

c) Charter Act of 1793

d) Charter Act of 1813

Question : 20

The Danish established a factory in 1620 at

a) Pondicherry

b) Calicut

c) Tranquebar

d) Goa