Docks and cargo

The video discusses how India's natural wealth was exported overseas, benefiting not only Indians but also traders and manufacturers in distant lands. It highlights the British dominance in India, which began with the East India Company's trading monopoly established in the 17th and 18th centuries.

What was the impact of India's natural wealth being shipped overseas?

• It was primarily used for military purposes.

• It led to the decline of Indian economy.

• It only benefited the British.

• It enriched both Indians and foreign traders.

What marked the beginning of British dominance in India?

• The establishment of British colonies.

• A significant trading monopoly.

• Military conquest.

• Cultural assimilation.

Which company played a crucial role in establishing British influence in India?

• The Indian Ocean Trading Company

• The East India Company

• The London Trade Guild

• The British Royal Company

During which centuries did the East India Company develop its influence?

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 18th and 19th centuries

• 15th and 16th centuries

• 17th and 18th centuries

What was the primary method through which the British established their dominance in India?

• Through cultural exchange

• By forming alliances with local rulers

• By establishing a trading monopoly

• Through religious conversion