Chapter 16: The Coming of the Europeans — Online MCQ Test
HISTORY · CLASS 11th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: This chapter traces European trading companies arrival including Portuguese Dutch English and French enterprises. Students study commercial rivalries Anglo-French Carnatic Wars and....
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Chapter 16: The Coming of the Europeans — Important Questions & Answers
Which European trading company was the first to establish a factory at Surat in India?
- A. English East India Company
- B. Dutch East India Company
- C. Portuguese East India Company
- D. French East India Company
Answer: A. English East India Company
The English East India Company established its first factory at Surat in 1608. Surat became an important early centre of English trade in India.
The English East India Company established its first factory at Surat in 1608. Surat became an important early centre of English trade in India.
Who led the Portuguese expedition that reached Calicut in 1498?
- A. Francis Xavier
- B. Vasco da Gama
- C. Albuquerque
- D. Francisco de Almeida
Answer: B. Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498, opening the sea route from Europe to India. This marked the beginning of Portuguese influence in India.
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498, opening the sea route from Europe to India. This marked the beginning of Portuguese influence in India.
The main reason for the arrival of European trading companies in India was to obtain
- A. religious conversion rights
- B. land for farming
- C. valuable spices and trade goods
- D. military recruitment
Answer: C. valuable spices and trade goods
European companies came to India mainly for trade, especially spices, textiles, and other valuable goods. Commercial profit was their primary motive.
European companies came to India mainly for trade, especially spices, textiles, and other valuable goods. Commercial profit was their primary motive.
Arrange the following in the correct chronological order of arrival in India: Portuguese, Dutch, English, French.
- A. Portuguese, Dutch, English, French
- B. Dutch, Portuguese, French, English
- C. English, Portuguese, Dutch, French
- D. Portuguese, English, Dutch, French
Answer: A. Portuguese, Dutch, English, French
The Portuguese arrived first, followed by the Dutch, then the English, and finally the French. This order reflects the sequence of European commercial entry into India.
The Portuguese arrived first, followed by the Dutch, then the English, and finally the French. This order reflects the sequence of European commercial entry into India.
The British victory in the Carnatic Wars was significant because it
- A. ended all European trade in India
- B. made the British the sole rulers of all India immediately
- C. removed the French as major rivals in South India
- D. restored Portuguese naval supremacy
Answer: C. removed the French as major rivals in South India
The Carnatic Wars weakened the French position in South India and strengthened British influence. This gave the English East India Company a major advantage in later expansion.
The Carnatic Wars weakened the French position in South India and strengthened British influence. This gave the English East India Company a major advantage in later expansion.