Ch 15 and ch 16 grade 5 Rachna Sagar

Who was the first European to establish control over parts of India?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

What was the primary motive behind European exploration of India?

• Scientific research

• Religious conversion

• Political alliances

• Trade

The Battle of Plassey, which marked the beginning of British control in India, was fought in which year?

• 1765
• 1757
• 1748
• 1776

Which European country was the first to establish a trading post in India?

• Britain

• France

• Portugal

• Netherlands

Which Indian city was the center of the British East India Company's trade operations?

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• Delhi

• Madras

What was the primary economic activity of the British in India during colonial rule?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Trade

Which Indian leader is known for his role in the Non-Cooperation Movement against British rule?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Bhagat Singh

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Subhas Chandra Bose

The British used which system to govern India indirectly, relying on local rulers to administer their territories?

• Self-governance
• Divide and Rule

• Direct rule
• Colonial administration

Which event is considered a significant turning point in the Indian independence movement, leading to widespread protests against British rule?

• Salt March

• Non-Cooperation Movement

• Quit India Movement

• Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

What was the primary reason for the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 against British rule in India?

• Political oppression

• Religious insensitivity

• Social reforms

• Economic exploitation