Advent Of Europeans 8th Social Science Lesson 1 Questions in English

8th Social Science Lesson 1 Questions in English

1. Advent Of Europeans

1. Who was dubash (translator) in Pondicherry to assist French trade?

a) Pachiyappa Mudaliyar

b) Avadhanam Paupiah

c) Ananda Rangam

d) Ananda Pandyan

Explanation: Ananda Rangam is a name to conjure with in the annals of Tamil history. He was a Dubash (Translator) in Pondicherry to assist French trade in India.

2. The national archives of India (NAI) is located in?

a) Mumbai

b) Chennai

c) New Delhi

d) Calcutta

Explanation: The National Archives of India (NAI) is located in New Delhi

3. The first issue of the calendar of Madras records was published in year?

a) 1917

b) 1920

c) 1919

d) 1910

Explanation: The first issue of the calendar of Madras records was published in 1917.

4. The first paper currency issued by RBI in year?

a) January 1928

b) January 1938

c) January 1935

d) January 1930

Explanation: The first paper currency issued by RBI in January 1938

5. The first paper currency issued by RBI is 5 rupee notes bearing the portrait of ?

a) King George VI

b) Queen Victoria

c) King Edward VII

d) King Edward VIII

Explanation: The first paper currency issued by RBI is 5 rupee notes bearing the portrait of King George VI.

6. Who captured Constantinople in year 1453 AD(CE) ?

a) Turks

b) Romans

c) Ottamans

d) British

Explanation: After the capture of Constantinople by the Turks in A.D (CE) 1453, the land route between India and Europe was closed.

7. Which Portugal person known as ”navigator” encouraged his countrymen to take up the adventurous life of exploring the unknown regions of the world.

a) King john II

b) Prince Henry

c) Prince George II

d) King Richard I

Explanation: Prince Henry of Portugal, who is commonly known as the “Navigator”, encouraged his countrymen to take up the adventurous life of exploring the unknown regions of the world

8. Who reached southern most point of Africa in 1487?

a) Christopher Columbus

b) Ferdinand Magellan

c) Bartholomew Diaz

d) William Bligh

Explanation: Bartholomew Diaz, a Portuguese sailor reached the southern-most point of Africa in 1487.

9. In which year vasco da gama reached India?

a) 1500

b) 1492

c) 1498

d) 1479

Explanation: Vasco da Gama, another Portuguese sailor reached India with the help of an Indian pilot in year 1498

10. Which ruler of Calicut received vasco da gama in 1498?

a) King zamorin

b) Mana Vikram

c) Asvati tirunal

d) Krishna Varma

Explanation: In A.D (CE) 1498, vasco da gama reached Calicut, where he was cordially received by King Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut.

11. Which was the first capital of Portuguese East India company?

a) Diu

b) Goa

c) Calicut

d) cochin

Explanation: Cochin was the first capital of the Portuguese East India Company.

12. In which year Vasco da gama died in Cochin ?

a) December 1524

b) November 1540

c) December 1527

d) December 1515

Explanation: The third voyage of Vasco da Gama was in 1524. He soon fell ill, and in December 1524 he died in Cochin.

13. In which place King Zamorin attacked the Portuguese soldiers?

a) Calicut

b) Cochin

c) Madras

d) Kovalam

Explanation: King Zamorin attacked the Portuguese in Cochin, but was defeated.

14. Where vasco da gama founded a training center in India?

a) Calicut

b) Cochin

c) Cannanore

d) Kovalam

Explanation: Vasco da Gama came to India for the second time in 1501 with 20 ships and founded a trading center at Cannanore

15. What are the places in which Vasco da gama established factory?

a) Cannanore and cochin

b) Calicut and Cannanore

c) Calicut and cochin

d) Calicut and Kovalam

Explanation: Vasco da gama in 1501, established factories at Calicut and Cochin.

16. Tamil Nadu Archives (TNA) is located in which area?

a) Pondicherry

b) Chennai

c) Madurai

d) Trichy

Explanation: The Madras Record Office, presently known as Tamil Nadu Archives (TNA) is located in Chennai

17. The Danian record cover the period of which years?

a) 1727 – 1828

b) 1738 – 1836

c) 1777 – 1845

d) 1771 – 1889

Explanation: The Danian records cover the period from 1777 – 1845.

18. The largest museum in India which was established in 1949 located In?

a) Delhi

b) Chennai

c) Kolkata

d) Mumbai

Explanation: The national museum in Delhi is the largest museum in India which was established in 1949.

19. The first coinage in modern India under the crown was issued in year?

a) 1870

b) 1865

c) 1862

d) 1865

Explanation: The first coinage in modern India under the crown was issued in 1862.

20. The Reserve Bank of India was formally set up in year?

a) 1930

b) 1935

c) 1937

d) 1934

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India was formally set up in 1935

21. Which was the first paper currency issued by RBI in January 1938 ?

a) 1 Rupee note

b) 2 Rupee note

c) 5 Rupee note

d) 10 Rupee note

Explanation: The first paper currency issued by RBI in January 1938 was 5 rupee notes.

22. Who was the the first Governor for the Portuguese possessions in India?

a) Vasco da gama

b) Francisco de Almeida

c) Warren Hastings

d) Tony lovink

Explanation: In 1505, Francisco de Almeida was sent as the first Governor for the Portuguese possessions in India

23. Who are the alliances of Muslim combined fleet won a victory over the Portuguese fleet under Almeida’s son?

a) Egypt, turkey and Gujarat

b) Egypt ,Gujarat and Persia

c) Egypt , turkey and Persia

d) Persia , turkey and Gujarat

Explanation: The expansion of Portuguese control of ports which led to an alliance between Egypt, Turkey and Gujarat against Portuguese invaders. this combined Muslim fleet won a victory over the Portuguese fleet under Almeida’s son

24. Where Almeida’s son was killed in the navel battle against combined Muslim fleet ?

a) Near Calicut

b) Near Diu

c) Near Chaul

d) Near Cochin

Explanation: In a naval battle fought near Chaul, the combined Muslim fleet won a victory over the Portuguese fleet under Almeida’s son who was killed in the battle.

25. In which year Almeida defeated the combined Muslim fleet in a naval battle near Diu ?

a) 1500

b) 1510

c) 1507

d) 1509

Explanation: Almeida defeated the combined Muslim fleet in a naval battle near Diu, and by the year 1509

26. Who was the real founder of the Portuguese power in India ?

a) Francisco de Almeida

b) Nino de cunha

c) Alfonso de Albuquerque

d) Thomas best

Explanation: The real founder of the Portuguese power in India was Alfonso de Albuquerque.

27. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in year ?

a) 1508

b) 1511

c) 1512

d) 1510

Explanation: Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in November 1510

28. Alfonso de Albuquerque maintained friendly relationship with which empire?

a) Mughals

b) Vijayanagar

c) Rajput

d) Bahmani

Explanation: Alfonso de Albuquerque maintained friendly relations with Vijayanagar Empire.

29. Who among the following moved capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530?

a) Francisco de Almeida

b) Alfonso de Albuquerque

c) Nino de Cunha

d) Joseph Francois Dupleix

Explanation: Governor Nino de Cunha moved capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530.

30. In which year Nino de Cunha acquired Bassein from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat.

a) 1524

b) 1520

c) 1534

d) 1538

Explanation: In 1534, Nino de Cunha acquired Bassein from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat.

31. Which of the following is not captured by Portuguese ?

a) Hooghly

b) San Thome

c) Goa

d) Mahe

Explanation: Thus during the 16th century, Portuguese succeeded in capturing Goa, Daman, Diu, Salsette, Bassein, Chaul and Bombay on the western coast, Hooghly on the Bengal coast and San Thome on the Madras coast and enjoyed good trade benefits.

31. Francisco de Almeida had the aim of developing the naval power of the Portuguese in India. His policy was known as?

a) Rich water policy

b) Agua policy

c) Blue water policy

d) Sea water policy

Explanation: Almeida had the aim of developing the naval power of the Portuguese in India. His policy was known as the “Blue Water Policy”.

32. Portuguese brought the cultivation of which crop in India?

a) Corn

b) Sunflower

c) Tobacco

d) Mustard

Explanation: The Portuguese brought the cultivation of tobacco to India.

33. The printing press was set up by the Portuguese at Goa in year?

a) 1552

b) 1557

c) 1560

d) 1556

Explanation: The printing press was set up by the Portuguese at Goa in 1556.

34. By 1739 what are the area confined to Portuguese ?

a) Chaul, Goa and daman

b) Diu , Daman and Chaul

c) Goa , Diu and Daman

d) Diu ,Daman and Mahe

Explanation: In 17th century, the Portuguese power began to decline to the Dutch and by 1739 the Portuguese pockets became confined to Goa, Diu and Daman.

35. When Dutch came to India?

a) 1600

b) 1604

c) 1602

d) 1605

Explanation: In 1602, the United East India company of Netherlands was formed and it received the sanction of their government to trade in East India.

36. Where did Dutch found its first company in 1605?

a) Goa

b) Nagapatinam

c) Masulipatnam

d) Daman

Explanation: After their arrival in India, the Dutch founded their first factory in Masulipatnam, (Andhra Pradesh) in 1605

37. What was the first capital of Dutch in India?

a) Masulipatnam

b) Goa

c) Pullicat

d) Patna

Explanation: At first, Pulicat was the headquarters of Dutch

38. In year 1690, Dutch shifted capital was from Pulicat to?

a) Masulipatnam

b) Nagapatinam

c) Patna

d) goa

Explanation: At first, Pulicat was their headquarters. Later, they shifted it to Nagapatinam in 1690

39. Which of the following is not the important Indian commodities traded by the Dutch?

a) Silk

b) Rice

c) Opium

d) Wheat

Explanation: The most important Indian commodities traded by the Dutch were silk, cotton, indigo, rice and opium

40. In which year, the Dutch cruelly killed ten English traders and nine Javanese in Amboyna?

a) 1640

b) 1636

c) 1623

d) 1616

Explanation: In 1623, the Dutch cruelly killed ten English traders and nine Javanese in Amboyna.

41. In year 1759, Dutch was defeated by English in battle of?

a) Battle of Amboyna

b) Battle of Bedera

c) Battle of pullicat

d) Battle of Masulipatnam

Explanation: The final collapse of Dutch came with their defeat by the English in the Battle of Bedera in 1759

42. The Portuguese control over Pulicat were over thrown by the Dutch in the year?

a) 1610

b) 1611

c) 1620

d) 1600

Explanation: The Dutch established their settlement at Pulicat in 1610.

43. When Portuguese establish its control over pulicat?

a) 1507

b) 1502

c) 1510

d) 1505

Explanation: The Portuguese who established a control over Pulicat since 1502 were over thrown by the Dutch

44. In which year Elizabeth, the Queen of England granted a charter to the governor and company of Merchants of London to trade with East Indies?

a) 1604

b) 1664

c) 1600

d) 1620

Explanation: On 31st December 1600, Elizabeth, the Queen of England granted a charter to the governor and company of Merchants of London to trade with East Indies.

45. In which year captain Hawkins visited Jahangir’s court to get certain concessions for the company?

a) 1610

b) 1608

c) 1609

d) 1607

Explanation: Captain Hawkins visited Jahangir’s court in 1608 to get certain concessions for the company.

46. In 1612, the English Captain Thomas Best, inflicted a severe defeat over whom?

a) Mughals

b) Dutch

c) Portuguese

d) Spanish

Explanation: In 1612, the English Captain Thomas Best, inflicted a severe defeat over the Portuguese in a naval battle near Surat.

47. Which Mughal Emperor permitted the English to establish their factory in 1613 at Surat?

a) Humayun

b) Akbar

c) Jahangir

d) Babar

Explanation: The Mughal Emperor Jahangir permitted the English to establish their factory in 1613 at Surat

48. Which Captain won another decisive victory over the Portuguese in 1614?

a) Captain Hawkins

b) Captain Nicolas Downton

c) Captain Thomas best

d) Captain William rovelt

Explanation: Captain Nicholas Downton won another decisive victory over the Portuguese in 1614.

49. Who was send to Jahangir’s court by King James I of England in 1615?

a) Sir Thomas roe

b) Sir William Bentinck

c) Sir Nicolas Downton

d) Sir Thomas Richard

Explanation: In 1615, Sir Thomas Roe was sent to Jahangir’s court by King James I of England.

50. Which of the following is not the English trade center?

a) Surat

b) Agra

c) Daman

d) Broach

Explanation: Before the departure of Sir Thomas Roe, the English had established their trading centres at Surat, Agra, Ahmadabad and Broach.

51. Where did the English established their first factory in 1611 ?

a) Surat

b) Masulipatnam

c) Agra

d) Calcutta

Explanation: On the coastline of the Bay of Bengal, the English established their first factory in 1611 at Masulipatam, an important port in the territory of the kingdom of Golconda.

52. Which English merchant, obtained Madras as a lease from Chennappa Nayaka, the ruler of Chandragiri.

a) George

b) Charles

c) Francis day

d) Thomas roe

Explanation

In 1639, the English merchant, Francis Day, obtained Madras as a lease from Chennappa Nayaka, the ruler of Chandragiri.

53. Which was the first fort built by East India company in India?

a) Fort St. George

b) Thalasseri fort

c) Mahim fort

d) Fort Sewri

Explanation

The East India Company built its famous factory known as Fort St. George in Madras, which was first fort built by British

54. Which was the headquarters for whole of eastern belt for east India company ?

a) Thalasseri fort

b) St. George fort

c) Mahim fort

d) Tranquebar fort

Explanation

The East India Company built its famous factory known as Fort St. George in Madras, which became their headquarters for the whole of the eastern belt

55. Who received the island of Bombay as a part of his dowry from the Portuguese King, on the occasion of his marriage with Catherine ?

a) King George II

b) King Charles II

c) King James II

d) King James I

Explanation

King Charles II of England received the island of Bombay as a part of his dowry from the Portuguese King, on the occasion of his marriage with Catherine

56. In which year the East India Company acquired the island at an annual rent of £ (pounds) 10 from Charles II?

a) 1664

b) 1649

c) 1662

d) 1668

Explanation

In 1668, the East India Company acquired the island at an annual rent of £ (pounds) 10 from Charles II.

57. In 1690 ,where the factory was established by Job Charnock?

a) Surat

b) Mahim

c) Sutanuti

d) Agra

Explanation

In 1690 a factory was established at Sutanuti by Job Charnock.

58. The Zamindari of the three villages of Sutanuti, Kalikata and Govindpur was acquired by the British later grew into the which city?

a) Calcutta

b) Bombay

c) Agra

d) Humpi

Explanation

The Zamindari of the three villages of Sutanuti, Kalikata and Govindpur was acquired by the British later grew into the city of Calcutta.

59. The factory at Sutanuti was fortified in 1696,it was names as what?

a) Fort St. George

b) Fort Mahim

c) Fort William

d) Fort Gelria

Explanation

The factory at Sutanuti was fortified in 1696 and this new fortified settlement was named as ‘Fort William’ in 1700

60. In which year the Zamindari of the three villages of Sutanuti, Kalikata and Govindpur was acquired by the British ?

a) 1698

b) 1690

c) 1700

d) 1695

Explanation

The Zamindari of the three villages of Sutanuti, Kalikata and Govindpur was acquired by the British in 1698.

61. After which two battles East India company gained political power in India ?

a) Battle of Buxar and battle of Assaye

b) Battle of Plassey and battle of Assaye

c) Battle of Madras and battle of Buxar

d) Battle of Buxar and battle of Plassey

Explanation

After the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the Battle of Buxar in 1764, the Company became a political power

62. When India came under the direct administration of the British Crown?

a) 1858

b) 1884

c) 1860

d) 1856

Explanation

India was under the East India Company’s rule till 1858 after it came under the direct administration of the British Crown.

63. In which part of Tamil Nadu Danish established settlement ?

a) Madras

b) Pondicherry

c) Tranqueber

d) Karaikal

Explanation

Danish established settlement at Tranqueber (Tamil Nadu) in 1620 and Serampore (Bengal) in 1676

64. Which was the headquarters of Danish in India?

a) Tranquebar

b) Pullicat

c) Serampore

d) Daman

Explanation: Serampore was the headquarters of Danish in India.

65. To whom Danish sold all their settlements in India in 1845?

a) Vijayanagar kingdom

b) Mughals

c) British

d) French

Explanation

Danish failed to strengthen themselves in India and they sold all their settlement in India to the British in 1845.

66. When the King of Denmark, Christian IV, issued a charter and created a Danish East India company ?

a) March 17,1629

b) March 17, 1616

c) March 17,1620

d) March 17, 1617

Explanation

On March 17, 1616 the King of Denmark, Christian IV, issued a charter and created a Danish East India company

67. Who formed French East India company in 1664 ?

a) Colbert

b) Francois caron

c) Marcara

d) Thomas roe

Explanation

The French East India Company was formed in 1664 by Colbert, a Minister of King Louis XIV

68. In which year French expedition came to India under Francois Caron?

a) 1664

b) 1665

c) 1668

d) 1667

Explanation

In 1667, a French expedition came to India under Francois Caron.

69. Where Caron founded the first French factory in India ?

a) Pondicherry

b) Mahe

c) Surat

d) Madras

Explanation

Caron founded the first French factory in India at Surat.

70. Who founded second French factory at Masulipatam in 1669?

a) Caron

b) Marcara

c) Francois martin

d) Colbert

Explanation

In 1669, Marcara founded second French factory at Masulipatam by securing a patent from the Sultan of Golkonda.

71. The settlement of Pondicherry was founded by whom under a grant from Sher Khan Lodi, the ruler of Bijapur?

a) Colbert

b) Marcara

c) Martin

d) Caron

Explanation

In 1673, the settlement of Pondicherry was founded by Martin under a grant from Sher Khan Lodi, the ruler of Bijapur

72. What is the name of the fort built by Francois Martin in Pondicherry?

a) St. George

b) St. Martin

c) St. Thomas

d) St. Louis

Explanation

A fort known as St. Louis was built by Francois Martin in Pondicherry

73. From whom the French obtained permission to establish a township at Chandra Nagore, near Calcutta?

a) Aurangzeb

b) Shaista khan

c) Tippu sultan

d) Hari hara

Explanation

In 1673, the French obtained permission from Shaista Khan, the Mughal Subedar (governor) of Bengal to establish a township at Chandra Nagore, near Calcutta.

74. By whom the vision of the French power in India was further reinforced ?

a) Francois martin

b) Colbert

c) Joseph Francois Dupleix

d) Marcara

Explanation

The vision of the French power in India was further reinforced by the appointment of Joseph Francois Dupleix as the Governor of the French East India Company

75. Who succeeded dumas as the French governor of Pondicherry?

a) Joseph François Dupleix

b) Francois martin

c) Colbert

d) Francois caron

Explanation:

Joseph François Dupleix succeeded Dumas as the French governor of Pondicherry.

76. Which was the most important and prosperous French settlement in India ?

a) Surrat

b) Pondicherry

c) Chandra Nagore

d) Madras

Explanation

Pondicherry became the most important and prosperous French settlement in India

77. Which war ruined the French and rejuvenated the English to embark on a systematic territorial expansion?

a) Carnatic war

b) Opium war

c) Anglo-Maratha war

d) Anglo-Mysore war

Explanation

The three “Carnatic wars” ruined the French and rejuvenated the English to embark on a systematic territorial expansion.

78. Who was the last European country to come India as traders

a) Spanish

b) Danish

c) France

d) Dutch

Explanation

France was the last European country to come India as traders.

79. Arrange the following in the ascending order based on the timeline they arrived in India

1) French

2) Dutch

3) British

4) Portuguese

a) 4,3,1,2

b) 4,2,3,1

c) 4,1,2,3

d) 3,2,1,4

Explanation

Portuguese first came to India followed by Dutch then came British after came Danish at last French came

80. After the advent of what numerous book were published in different languages?

a) Computer

b) Ink

c) Printing press

d) Xylography

Explanation

After the advent of the printing press, numerous books were published in different languages.

81. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1) The Europeans came to know about the immense Wealth of India from the accounts of Marco Polo and similar sources.

2) The diversity of India attracted Europeans to this country

a) 1 alone

b) 2 alone

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

The Europeans came to know about the immense Wealth of India from the accounts of Marco Polo and similar sources. The wealth of India attracted Europeans to this country

82. Which of the following statement is correct

1) Ananda rangam recorded the events that took place in British India

2) His diaries contain the daily events from 1736 to 1760, which are the only written secular record available

a) 1 alone

b) 2 alone

c) Both 1 and 2

d) none

Explanation

Ananda rangam recorded the events that took place in French India. His diaries contain the daily events from 1736 to 1760, which are the only written secular record available during that period

83. Which of the following statement about National Archives of India (NAI) is correct?

1) It is the chief storehouse of the records of the government of India

2) The National Archives of India (NAI) is located in New Delhi.

a) Only1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) none

Explanation

The National Archives of India (NAI) is located in New Delhi. It is the chief storehouse of the records of the government of India

84. Which among the following statement is incorrect about Tamil Nadu Archives (TNA)

1) It is one of the oldest and largest document repositories in Southern India.

2) The most of the records in the Tamil Nadu archives are in English

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

The Madras Record Office, presently known as Tamil Nadu Archives (TNA) is located in Chennai. It is one of the oldest and largest document repositories in Southern India. The most of the records in the Tamil Nadu archives are in English

85. Which among the following statement is incorrect?

1) The national museum in Mumbai is the largest museum in India which was established in 1949.

2) Many paintings and statues are the main sources of modern Indian history.

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

Many paintings and statues are the main sources of modern Indian history. They give us a lot of information and the achievement of national leaders and historical personalities. Many paintings and statues are the main sources of modern Indian history. They give us a lot of information and the achievement of national leaders and historical personalities.

86. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

1) The Reserve Bank of India was formally set up in 1935

2) Edward VII ascended after Queen Victoria and the coins issued by him bore his model.

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

Edward VII ascended after Queen Victoria and the coins issued by him bore his model. The Reserve Bank of India was formally set up in 1935 and was empowered to issue Government of India notes.

87. Which of the following statement is correct?

1) Amongst the entire European nations Portugal was the foremost to make a dynamic attempt to discover a sea route to India.

2) King john II encouraged his countrymen to take up the adventurous life of exploring the unknown regions of the world.

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

Amongst the entire European nations Portugal was the foremost to make a dynamic attempt to discover a sea route to India. Prince Henry of Portugal, who is commonly known as the “Navigator”, encouraged his countrymen to take up the adventurous life of exploring the unknown regions of the world.

88. From where Vasco da gama sailed to India with the help of an Indian pilot?

a) Mossel bay

b) Cape of good hope

c) Mozambique

d) Constantinople

Explanation

Vasco da Gama, another Portuguese sailor reached the southern-most point of Africa and he continued his journey to Mozambique from where he sailed to India with the help of an Indian pilot

89. Which of the following statement is correct

1) In AD (CE) 1498, Vasco da Gama reached Calicut, where he was cordially received by King Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut.

2) A second Portuguese navigator, Francisco de Almeida , sailed towards India, following the route discovered by Vasco da Gama

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) none

Explanation

In AD (CE) 1498, Vasco da game reached Calicut, where he was cordially received by King Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. A second Portuguese navigator, Pedro Alvares Cabral, sailed towards India, following the route discovered by Vasco da Gama

90. Where Portuguese tried to break the Arab’s monopoly trade, it negatively impacted on the trade interests of Egypt and Turkey?

a) Bay of Bengal

b) Arabian sea

c) Indian ocean

d) Constantinople

Explanation

As Portuguese tried to break the Arab’s monopoly on Indian Ocean trade, it negatively impacted on the trade interests of Egypt and Turkey

91. Which of the following statement is correct?

1) In 1515, he established the Portuguese authority over Ormuz in Persian Gulf.

2) He encouraged the marriages of the Portuguese with Indian women

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

The real founder of the Portuguese power in India was Alfonso de Albuquerque. In 1515, he established the Portuguese authority over Ormuz in Persian Gulf. He encouraged the marriages of the Portuguese with Indian women.

92. Who remained engaged in rivalry with the Portuguese and the Dutch throughout the 17th century?

a) Mughals

b) East India company

c) French

d) Vijayanagar kingdom

Explanation

The English East India Company remained engaged in rivalry with the the Portuguese and the Dutch throughout the 17th century

93. Under whose pressure Jahangir cancelled the permission of East India companies settlement at Surat?

a) Vijayanagar

b) Dutch

c) Portuguese

d) Sultanate

Explanation

Captain Hawkins visited Jahangir’s court in 1608 to get certain concessions for the company. He secured permission to raise a settlement at Surat. However, the Emperor cancelled the permission under pressure from the Portuguese

94. Which of the following statement is correct

1) Sir Thomas Roe remained at Agra for three years and succeeded in concluding a commercial treaty with the emperor

2) In 1615, Sir Thomas Roe was sent to Jahangir’s court by queen Elizabeth

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

In 1615, Sir Thomas Roe was sent to Jahangir’s court by King James I of England. He remained at Agra for three years and succeeded in concluding a commercial treaty with the emperor.

95. Chennappa nayaka was the ruler of _________

a) Golconda

b) Chandragiri

c) Mysore

d) Madurai

Explanation

In 1639, the English merchant, Francis Day, obtained Madras as a lease from Chennappa Nayaka, the ruler of Chandragiri.

96. Sher khan Lodi was the ruler of _______

a) Madras

b) Hyderabad

c) Bijapur

d) Mysore

Explanation

In 1673, the settlement of Pondicherry was founded by Martin under a grant from Sher Khan Lodi, the ruler of Bijapur.

97. What is the name of the fort, Dutch build in Pulicat?

a) Fort Novo

b) Fort Geldria

c) Fort St. Loius

d) Fort Thomas

Explanation

The Portuguese who established a control over Pulicat since 1502 were over thrown by the Dutch. In Pulicat, the Dutch built the fort Geldria in 1613. This fort was once the seat of Dutch power

98. What was exported by Dutch from Pulicat to the western countries?

a) Tobacco

b) Rice

c) Gold

d) Diamond

Explanation

The Dutch established their settlement at Pulicat in 1610. Diamonds were exported from Pullicat to the western countries

99. Where does St. David fort in Tamil Nadu located?

a) Pondicherry

b) Cuddalore

c) Madras

d) Mahe

Explanation

Historical buildings like St. Francis Church at Cochin, St. Louis Fort at Pondicherry, St. George Fort in Madras, St. David fort in Cuddalore, India Gate, Parliament House, President House in New Delhi, etc are different styles and techniques of Indian architecture

100. How many voyage does Vasco da Gama made in India ?

a) 2

b) 1

c) 3

d) 5

Explanation

The third voyage of Vasco da Gama was in 1524. He soon fell ill, and in December 1524 he died in Cochin.

101. From whom did Nino de Cunha acquired Bassein in 1534?

a) Bahadur shah of Gujarat

b) Bahadur shah of Delhi

c) Bahadur shah of Punjab

d) Bahadur shah of Patna

Explanation

In 1534, Nino de Cunha acquired Bassein from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat

102. Which of the following is correct statement?

1) The Dutch cruelly killed ten English traders and nine Javanese in Amboyna

2) Dutch company captured Amboyna from the Portuguese in 1605 and established its supremacy in the Spice Islands.

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Explanation

In 1623, the Dutch cruelly killed ten English traders and nine Javanese in Amboyna. This company captured Amboyna from the Portuguese in 1605 and established its supremacy in the Spice Islands.