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Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

Which ruler of Calicut welcomed Vasco da Gama?

  1. Nandivarma

  2. Vikramaditya

  3. Zamorin

  4. Sundara Pandya
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C Correct answer
Explanation

On 27th May 1498, a Portuguese sailor, Vasco da Gama crossed the Cape of Good Hope and reached Calicut in India. He was given a warm reception by the Hindu ruler, King Zamorin of Calicut. 

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

 Who was the first Portuguese Governor in India?

  1. Albuquerque

  2.  Duarte de Menezes

  3. Vasco da Gama

  4. Francisco de Almeida
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Francisco de Almeida was the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India. During his period, the Portuguese defeated the Arab traders. His policy was to increase the Portuguese naval power so that they would become the masters of the Indian Ocean. 

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power
___________ was the Portuguese Governor who defeated the Arabs and Egyptians at Diu.

  1. Albuquerque

  2. Duarte de Menezes

  3. Francisco de Almeida

  4. Vasco da Gama
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Francisco de Almeida was the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India. During his period, the Portuguese defeated the Arab traders. His policy was to increase the Portuguese naval power so that they would become the masters of the Indian Ocean. 

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

After the death of Albuquerque, the Portuguese conquered __________.

  1. Bombay and Ceylon

  2. Diu Daman

  3. Bassein, Hughli and Salsette

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

After Albuquerque, the Portuguese expanded their influence and territorial control to include various regions such as Bassein, Salsette, and Hughli, among others.

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

The Dutch United East India Company was established in ________.

  1. 1601

  2. 1602

  3. 1603

  4. 1604
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dutch United East India Company was a multinational corporation was founded in 1602 and lasted till 1799. The Dutch government had granted it a 21-yr monopoly on the spice trade which led to the trade between the company and India. Socio-economic changes in Europe, the shift in power balance and less successful financial management resulted in its slow decline.

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

Where did the Dutch establish their first trading centre?

  1. Bombay

  2. Masulipatnam

  3. Chinsura

  4. Cambay
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Explanation

The Dutch United East India Company was a multinational corporation was founded in 1602 and lasted till 1799. The Dutch government had granted it a 21-yr monopoly on the spice trade which led to the trade between the company and India. They established their first factory of Hooghly-Chinsura in Bengal.

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

St. George Fort was built in _______.

  1. Bombay

  2. Madras

  3. Calcutta

  4. Surat
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Explanation

St. George Fort, built in Madras in 1644 was the first fort buit by the British in India. It faced the sea and soon became the hub of merchant activity. It also helped to establish English influence over the Carnatic and to keep the kings of Arcot and Srirangapatna, as well as the French forces based at Pondichéry, at bay.