Multiple choice

Before they became a part of India in 1954, Pondicherry and Mahe were under the rule of

  1. Portuguese

  2. French

  3. British

  4. Dutch

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pondicherry (Puducherry) and Mahe were French colonies until 1954 when they were merged with India. Portuguese ruled Goa until 1961, while the British controlled most of India. The Dutch had smaller territories in coastal areas.