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Who first came to India for trading purposes?
(a) The French
(b) The Dutch
(c) The Portuguese
(d) The English
Option c – The Portuguese
The first to come and last to leave India was
(a) The French
(b) The Portuguese
(c) The English
(d) The Dutch
Option b – The Portuguese
The Portuguese East India Company was known by the name
(a) Estado da India
(b) East India Company
(c) Company da and Oriental
(d) Varingde ost Indishe
Option a – Estado da India
Who were the first Europeans to set up sea trade centers in India?
(a) The English
(b) The French
(c) The Portuguese
(d) The Dutch
Option c – The Portuguese
During the Mughal period which one of the following traders first came to India?
(a) Portuguese
(b) English
(c) Dutch
(d) Danish
Option a – Portuguese
Which of the following place was the Headquarters of the Portuguese?
(a) Cochin
(b) Goa
(c) Calicut
(d) Coonoor
Option b – Goa
Among the following factories Bengal, the one established by the Portuguese was
(a) Kasim Bazar
(b) Chinsurah
(c) Hoogly
(d) Srirarmpur
Option c – Hoogly
Who discovered the sea route to India via cape of good hope?
(a) Vasco da Gama
(b) John Cobot
(c) Christopher Columbus
(d) Amundsen
Option a – Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in which of the following years?
(a) 1498
(b) 1492
(c) 1494
(d) 1453
Option a – 1498
Vasco da Gama reached to famous port of Calicut with the help of
(a) Gujarati navigator
(b) Bengali trader Manik Chand
(c) Arabian navigator lbn Majid
(d) None of the above
Option c – Arabian navigator lbn Majid
Name the Indian king who welcomed Portuguese sailor, Vasco da Gama at Calicut.
(a) Gaspar Correia
(b) Albuquerque
(c) de Almeida
(d) Zamorin
Option d – Zamorin
Who was the first Portuguese viceroy in India?
(a) Diaz
(b) Vasco da Gama
(c) Francisco de Almeida
(d) Albuquerque
Option c – Francisco de Almeida
Who is considered the real founder of Portuguese power in India?
(a) Vasco da Gama
(b) Albuquerque
(c) Francis Drake
(d) Almeida
Option b – Albuquerque
Which of the following is correct for the chronological sequence of Portuguese Governors?
(a) Francisco de Aimeida–Alfonso de Albuquerque-Nuno da Cunha-Martin Alfonso
(b) Francisco de Almeida-Martin Alfonso- Alfonso de Albuquerque Nuno da Cunha
(c) Martin Alfonso-Nuno da Cunha Francisco de Almeida-Alfonso de Albuquerque
(d) None of the above
Option d – None of the above
Which of the following is/are not correct regarding Alfonso De Albuquerque? I. He was the second Governor of Portuguese in India. II. He had captured Goa from the ruler of
Bijapur. III. He discouraged his countrymen to marry Indian women. IV. He consolidated Portuguese power in India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II
(b) Only II
(c) Only IV
(d) Only III
Option d – Only III
Consider the following statements. I. The Portuguese Governor Alfonso De Sousa had acquired Diu and Bassein from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat. II. The famous Jesuit Saint Francisco Xavier came to India with Alfonso de Sousa. Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both l and Il
(d) Neither I nor II
Option b – Only II
The cotton clothes of Calicut, which were taken by the Portuguese, were commonly called in Europe as
(a) Calco
(b) Calico
(c) Cotex
(d) None of these
Option b – Calico
(a) De Almeida
(b) Albuquerque
(c) Dupleix
(d) Robert Clive
Option a – De Almeida
With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following. I. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry was the Portuguese. II. The second European power to occupy Pondichery was the French. III. The English never occupied Pondicherry. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) Only III
(d) All of these
Option a – Only I
Which among the following statements are correct with regard to the Portuguese in India? I. They had a monopoly over Eastern trade in the 16th century. II. They possessed Mumbai in the beginning. III. They had trading settlements at Cochin, Daman, and Diu. IV. The Mughals denied them any trading concessions. Codes
(a) I, II, and III
(b) ll, III, and IV
(c) I, II, and IV
(d) I and III
Option d – I and III
Consider the following statements regarding Portuguese. I. Their first effort to establish commerce
in Bengal was made for Chittagong. II. The second settlement at Hugh was granted to them by Akbar in 1579-80. III. The third settlement was established at Bandel through a Firman of Shah Jahan in 1633. IV. The Portuguese lost Hormuz in 1622 to the Mughals. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) I and III
(b) Only IV
(c) Only III
(d) None of the above
Option c – Only III
Where did the Portuguese construct their first fort in India?
(a) Anjidiv
(b) Coonoor
(c) Cochin
(d) Goa
Option c – Cochin
Who used Hooghly as a base for piracy in the Bay of Bengal?
(a) Dutch
(b) French
(c) Portuguese
(d) English
Option c – Portuguese
The ruler of Gujarat Bahadur Shah was killed in conflict with
(a) Dutch
(b) English
(c) Portuguese
(d) French
Option c – Portuguese
Which one of the following crops were introduced by the Portuguese in India?
(a) Opium
(b) Coffee
(c) Betal leaf
(d) Chili
Option d – Chili
Arrange the following organisations in the correct chronological order on the basis of the year of establishment:
- The East India Association
- The Indian League
- The Madras Mahajan Sabha
- The Bombay Presidency Association
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-3-4-1
(c) 1-2-4-3
(d) 2-3-1-2
Option a – 1-2-3-4
Consider the following statements:
- The early nationalists’ demand for constitutional reforms were conceded in the form of the Indian Councils Act 1892.
- One of the important provisions of the Indian Councils Act 1892 was that it allowed for the budget to be voted upon and any amendments to be made to it.
- Early Nationalist leaders agreed on the aspect of the importance of foreign capital for the growth of industrialization in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Option a – Only one
With reference to Indian National Congress (INC), consider the following statements:
- The first session of the INC passed a resolution calling for the formation of a standing committee in the British House of Commons for considering protests from legislative bodies in India.
- One of the main aims of the INC in the initial stage was to develop and propagate an anti-colonial nationalist ideology.
- The social base of the early INC was narrow and had uneven representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option d – 1, 2 and 3
With reference to the Home Rule Movement, consider the following statements:
- In 1920, Gandhi accepted the presidentship of the All-India Home Rule League.
- Tilak’s Home Rule League was restricted to Maharashtra including Bombay, Karnataka, Central Provinces, and Berar.
- Anglo-Indians and most of the Muslims did not join the Home Rule League.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option b – 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements regarding moderates:
- Most moderate politicians were Hindus.
- Moderates didn’t accord any role to the masses in the freedom struggle.
- Moderates supported the Mining Bill which was in favor of the British interest.
Which of the above were the limitations of the moderates during the Indian National Movement?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Option b – Only two
With reference to the Extremist phase of the Indian National Movement, consider the following statements:
- Japan’s victory over Russia in 1905 busted the myth of European invincibility.
- Bengal National College was set up with Rabindranath Tagore as its first principal.
- Tilak used Ganapati and Shivaji festivals to spread political messages.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option c – 1 and 3 only
Which one of the following statements is not correct with reference to the Indian National Movement?
(a) Moderates were ideologically inspired by western liberal thought whereas the ideological inspiration of Extremists was that of Indian history.
(b) Moderates believed in England’s providential mission in India whereas Extremists rejected the providential mission theory as an illusion.
(c) Moderates wanted to restrict the Boycott Movement to Bengal whereas Extremists wanted to take the movement to all parts of the country.
(d) While Dadabhai Naoroji was preferred by moderates, extremists wanted Bal Gangadhar Tilak to preside over the 1907 session of the Indian National Congress.
Option d – While Dadabhai Naoroji was preferred by moderates, extremists wanted Bal Gangadhar Tilak to preside over the 1907 session of the Indian National Congress
Consider the following statements:
- The Swadeshi movement had its immediate genesis in the Revolt of 1857.
- Samitis as a means of mobilization lost its popularity in the Swadeshi and Boycott movement.
- The Congress was dominated by the Moderates post Surat split.
- The elective principle was recognized for the non-official membership of the councils in India in the Morley-Minto Reforms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Option b – 3 and 4 only
Consider the following events:
- Formation of Home Rule League
- Montagu’s Statement of August
- Lucknow Pact between Congress and the Muslim League
Which of the following is the correct chronological order for the occurrence of the above-mentioned events?
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 1-3-2
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2
Option b – 1-3-2
With reference to the Surat split, consider the following statements:
- Extremists wanted to extend the Boycott and Swadeshi Movement to regions outside Bengal.
- Extremists opposed the boycott of councils and similar associations.
- Dadabhai Naoroji was elected as the president in the Surat session of 1907.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option b – 2 and 3 only
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Lucknow Pact?
(a) The Pact brought the extremist section of the Congress led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak back to the fold of Congress.
(b) It led to an agreement between the Congress and the Muslim League for the presentation of common demands.
(c) The Pact was signed at the INC session of 1916 under the presidency of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
(d) Under the pact, there was no demand for dominion status or details of the framework of self-government.
Option c – The Pact was signed at the INC session of 1916 under the presidency of Gopal Krishna Gokhale
How many of the following factors were responsible for the growth of early nationalism in India?
- Ilbert Bill controversy
- Western thought and education
- Indian Press and Literature
- The Grand Delhi Durbar during the famine of 1877
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) Only one factor
(b) Only two factors
(c) Only three factors
(d) All four factors
Option d – All four factors
During the early years (1885-1905) the Indian National Congress (INC) provided a common stage for the leaders from diverse parts of the country. With reference to this, consider the following statements:
- The members from Bombay, Bengal and Madras presidencies were more in number compared to members from other parts of the country.
- Liberal philosophy guided the moderate leaders of the Congress in opposing the autocratic attitude of the British government.
- The moderates favoured direct confrontation with the British government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option b – 1 and 2 only
Which of the following events took place during the Swadeshi Movement?
- Bengal National College was set up with Rabindranath Tagore as its principal.
- National Council of Education was set up in Bengal.
- Campaigns against caste oppression and the dowry system took place.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option c – 2 and 3 only
Which of the following statements is not correct about the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
(a) It marked the succession of King George V.
(b) The shifting of the Imperial Capital from Calcutta to Delhi was announced.
(c) The procession included the then Viceroy Minto.
(d) It also included the annulment of the partition of Bengal.
Option c – The procession included the then Viceroy Minto
With reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
- The formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement was made at Gowalia Tank Maidan.
- The Swadeshi movement spread outside Bengal under Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai.
- Amar Sonar Bangla was composed by Rabindranath Tagore during the Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
Option b – 1 only
With reference to administrative changes in Bengal, consider the following statements:
- The annulment of the partition of Bengal took place during the tenure of Minto.
- Assam, Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal in 1914.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Option c – Both 1 and 2
Which of the following were the demands of the early congress leaders before the British government?
- Abolition of the salt tax.
- The separation of the Judiciary from the executive.
- The abolition or reconstitution of the Indian Council.
- Simultaneous examination for the I.C.S. in India and England
- The introduction of Permanent Settlement to other parts of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Option d – 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
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