Chapter-1 Advent of the Europeans — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL · Samacheer Kalvi 8th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: Vasco da Gama Blue Water Policy Fort St George French East India Company Explains the arrival of Portuguese Dutch British Danish and French trading powers in India.
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Chapter-1 Advent of the Europeans — Important Questions & Answers
Who was the first European sailor to reach India by sea?
- A. Christopher Columbus
- B. Vasco da Gama
- C. Francis Xavier
- D. Albuquerque
Answer: B. Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498 and opened the sea route from Europe to India.
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498 and opened the sea route from Europe to India.
The Portuguese established their first major fort in India at ________.
- A. Surat
- B. Goa
- C. Calicut
- D. Madras
Answer: B. Goa
Goa became the main centre of Portuguese power in India.
Goa became the main centre of Portuguese power in India.
Why did European traders come to India during the medieval period?
- A. To spread democracy
- B. To trade goods like spices, textiles, and precious items
- C. To build railways
- D. To rule all Indian kingdoms immediately
Answer: B. To trade goods like spices, textiles, and precious items
European powers were attracted mainly by India's rich trade in spices and textiles.
European powers were attracted mainly by India's rich trade in spices and textiles.
If a trader in the 17th century wanted to establish a settlement in Chennai, which European power would be most closely associated with it?
- A. British
- B. Dutch
- C. French
- D. Portuguese
Answer: A. British
The British established Fort St George at Madras, which later became Chennai.
The British established Fort St George at Madras, which later became Chennai.
A student says, 'The British and French both came to India only for land and not for trade.' Which is the best correction?
- A. Both came mainly for trade and later for political control
- B. Both came only for religious preaching
- C. Both came to stop Indian ocean travel
- D. Both came to support the Portuguese
Answer: A. Both came mainly for trade and later for political control
European powers first came as traders and gradually began competing for political control in India.
European powers first came as traders and gradually began competing for political control in India.