European Powers MCQs for CET 12th Level

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CET 12th Level — Modern Period — European Powers

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Question 1 of 20

Who established a factory at Hugli in Bengal?

Question 2 of 20

Match List-I (Traveler) with List-II (Year of Arrival/Visit): List-I A. Vasco da Gama (1st visit) B. Vasco da Gama (2nd visit) C. Cornelis de Houtman D. John Mildenhall List-II i. 1502 AD ii. 1599 AD iii. 1498 AD iv. 1596 AD

Question 3 of 20

Which European power established its main center at Serampore (Bengal)?

Question 4 of 20

Who among the following fought loyally for Siraj-ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey and was killed?

Question 5 of 20

The 'Blue Water Policy' (Neelay Samudra ki Neeti) was associated with which European power?

Question 6 of 20

Which Mughal Prince granted trade concessions to the English in Gujarat, even though the ambassador met Jahangir?

Question 7 of 20

What was the primary motive expressed by the phrase 'Greed of Gold and Lust for Glory' in the context of European colonization?

Question 8 of 20

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the increase in Anglo-French rivalry in India?

Question 9 of 20

Identify the primary reason for the Portuguese shifting their focus away from India to South America.

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the impact of colonialism on Britain?

Question 11 of 20

What is meant by the 'Splendid Isolation' policy of Britain?

Question 12 of 20

Which place was NOT one of the three villages purchased to establish Calcutta?

Question 13 of 20

Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1. Establishment of French East India Company 2. Establishment of Danish East India Company 3. Establishment of Swedish East India Company 4. Purchase of Bombay by East India Company from the King

Question 14 of 20

Which French Governor was recalled and replaced by Godeheu during the Second Carnatic War?

Question 15 of 20

Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1. Battle of Buxar 2. Black Hole Tragedy 3. Treaty of Alinagar 4. Battle of Plassey

Question 16 of 20

Which of the following African territories became a British colony?

Question 17 of 20

From which country did the British face competition in the early 17th century leading them to intensify empire expansion?

Question 18 of 20

Which English factory was established in Harihar?

Question 19 of 20

During the First Carnatic War, which French commander captured Madras?

Question 20 of 20

In the Battle of Wandiwash, who was the French commander alongside Bussy?

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