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Chapter-1 Advent of the Europeans — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the first European sailor to reach India by sea?

Answer: B. Vasco da Gama — Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498 and opened the sea route from Europe to India.

Q: The Portuguese established their first major fort in India at ________.

Answer: B. Goa — Goa became the main centre of Portuguese power in India.

Q: If a trader in the 17th century wanted to establish a settlement in Chennai, which European power would be most closely associated with it?

Answer: A. British — The British established Fort St George at Madras, which later became Chennai.

SOCIAL · Samacheer Kalvi 8th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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