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European Powers MCQs for LDC

Practice 20 free European Powers questions under Modern Period — Indian History.

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LDC — Modern Period — European Powers

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following was NOT a British colony in North America?

Question 2 of 20

Which treaty ended the Seven Years' War and solidified British dominance in North America and India?

Question 3 of 20

Which treaty ended the Second Carnatic War?

Question 4 of 20

The Dutch factory established in Chinsura (Bengal) in 1653 was known as:

Question 5 of 20

Which British company was granted a monopoly over the fur trade in Canada?

Question 6 of 20

With reference to the Dutch in India, consider the following statements: 1. Their first factory was in Masulipatnam (1605). 2. They were defeated by the English in the Battle of Bedara (1759). 3. They focused on textile trade in Indonesia. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 7 of 20

How much money was given to the Company by Mir Qasim for the war in South India?

Question 8 of 20

The English East India Company was also known by which other name?

Question 9 of 20

According to British historian Holwell, how many survivors remained the next day in the 'Black Hole Tragedy'?

Question 10 of 20

In which year did the Dutch establish the Dutch East India Company?

Question 11 of 20

Identify the correct match regarding the commanders in the Battle of Wandiwash (1760):

Question 12 of 20

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

Question 13 of 20

In the Battle of Plassey, which commander betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah by sending him back from the battlefield?

Question 14 of 20

Who was the commander of the English army in the Battle of Bedara (1759)?

Question 15 of 20

Who was the first Portuguese Governor in India?

Question 16 of 20

Who was the Nawab of Carnatic killed in the Battle of Ambur?

Question 17 of 20

In which year did the British acquire the Cape Colony from the Dutch?

Question 18 of 20

Which of the following territories was NOT retained by Britain after the peace treaties following Napoleon's defeat in 1815?

Question 19 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 20 of 20

Which adventurer's name is associated with the early attempts to establish a colony in Newfoundland?

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