European Powers MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Modern Period — European Powers
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Question 1 of 20
The establishment of which colony in 1607 marked the beginning of the permanent British Empire in America?
Question 2 of 20
The Dutch established a factory in Chinsura (Bengal) in 1653. What was the name of the fort built there?
Question 3 of 20
The British policy of controlling the foreign policy of neighboring states was intended to:
Question 4 of 20
What was the main purpose of the Hudson's Bay Company established in 1670?
Question 5 of 20
What was the main outcome of the Queen's Proclamation of 1858 regarding Indian Princely States?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following American colonies was established in 1634?
Question 7 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Farman issued by Farrukhsiyar in 1717: 1. The Company was granted duty-free trade in Bengal for an annual payment of Rs 3,000. 2. The coins minted at the Bombay mint were given currency throughout the Mughal Empire. 3. The Company was allowed to rent more lands around Calcutta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 8 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 9 of 20
Who among the following fought loyally for Siraj-ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey and was killed?
Question 10 of 20
By which century did England become the world's largest colonial power?
Question 11 of 20
What title/role did the European traders hold apart from being merchants?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following crops were introduced in India by the Portuguese? 1. Potato 2. Maize 3. Tobacco 4. Cotton
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the increase in Anglo-French rivalry in India?
Question 14 of 20
By 1670, the British had acquired rights over most of the territory of which future dominion?
Question 15 of 20
In the 'Battle of Bedara' (1759), the English defeated which European power?
Question 16 of 20
Who was the first Englishman to arrive in India (1599)?
Question 17 of 20
Identify the primary reason for the Portuguese shifting their focus away from India to South America.
Question 18 of 20
What happened to Bahadur Shah Zafar after the Revolt of 1857?
Question 19 of 20
The Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was a decisive battle in which war?
Question 20 of 20