Modern History-Lec 1

Modern History-Lec 1

Quiz​

​Arrival of European Companies in India

Multiple Choice

Who was the ruler of India at the time of Establishment of East India Company?

• Jahangir

• Sher Shah Suri

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

Multiple Choice

Who first came to India for trading purposes?

• The French

• The Dutch

• The Portuguese

• The English

Multiple Choice

Which nation was first in bringing printing press to India?

• Germany

• France

• UK

• Portugal

Multiple Choice

At which the British E.I.C established their first permanent factory?

• Mausilipatnam

• Surat

• Bengal

• Ahmedabad

Multiple Choice

'East India Company'was formed in which year?

• 1602

• 1605

• 1600

• 1596

Multiple Choice

With reference to the early settlements in India by the Europeans as part of their trading and administrative centres,consider the following pairs:

1.English-Pondicherry

2.Danish-Serampore

3.Dutch-Daman

4.Portuguese-Daman

Which of these pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

• 1,2

• 2,4

• 1,3

• 1,4

Multiple Choice

The first to start a joint stock company to trade with India is

• Dutch

• Portuguese

• Danish

• French

Multiple Choice

Who was appointed as the 1st governor and viceroy of Portuguese India?

• Tristao de Cunha

• Afonso de Albuquerque

• Manuel Antonio Vassalo e Silva

• Francisco de Almeidaafrica

Multiple Choice

Where did the French established their 1st trading company in India?

• Calicut

• Surat

• Pondicherry

• Mausilipatnam

Multiple Choice

What was the capital of the French colony in India?

• Pondicherry

• Calicut

• Goa

• Cochin