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Who discovered a new sea route to India in 1498 A.D.?
Who discovered a new sea route to India in 1498 A.D.?
- King Zamorin
- Vasco-da-Gama (correct)
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Christopher Columbus
Where did Vasco-da-Gama reach with the help of an Indian sailor?
Where did Vasco-da-Gama reach with the help of an Indian sailor?
- West Indies
- Constantinople
- Calicut (correct)
- Cape of Good Hope
What was Christopher Columbus's original intention?
What was Christopher Columbus's original intention?
- To discover a new sea route to India (correct)
- To explore the Atlantic Ocean
- To reach the West Indies
- To discover a new land
Who is credited with clarifying that Columbus had discovered a new land?
Who is credited with clarifying that Columbus had discovered a new land?
What was the significance of Vasco-da-Gama's discovery of the sea route to India?
What was the significance of Vasco-da-Gama's discovery of the sea route to India?
In which year did Christopher Columbus begin his journey to discover a new sea route?
In which year did Christopher Columbus begin his journey to discover a new sea route?
Who was the British official who played a significant role in the Rise of British Rule in India?
Who was the British official who played a significant role in the Rise of British Rule in India?
What was the name of the company that faced significant problems in India during the 18th century?
What was the name of the company that faced significant problems in India during the 18th century?
What was the outcome of the war between the British and the Nizar?
What was the outcome of the war between the British and the Nizar?
Who was the leader of the Mysore Wars?
Who was the leader of the Mysore Wars?
What was the result of the British wars in India during the 18th century?
What was the result of the British wars in India during the 18th century?
What was the impact of the Act of 1857 on the Company?
What was the impact of the Act of 1857 on the Company?
What was the main goal of the Subsidiary Allies System?
What was the main goal of the Subsidiary Allies System?
What was the outcome of the British taxation policies on Indian industries?
What was the outcome of the British taxation policies on Indian industries?
What was the significance of the year 1717 in the context of the British East India Company?
What was the significance of the year 1717 in the context of the British East India Company?
What was the outcome of the British policies on Indian peasants?
What was the outcome of the British policies on Indian peasants?
What was the main reason for the decline of Bengal's prosperity during the British rule?
What was the main reason for the decline of Bengal's prosperity during the British rule?
What was the consequence of a weaver's refusal to sign a contract with the Company traders?
What was the consequence of a weaver's refusal to sign a contract with the Company traders?
What was the impact of the East India Company's rule on Indian villages?
What was the impact of the East India Company's rule on Indian villages?
What was the outcome of Lord Macaulay's endeavour in India?
What was the outcome of Lord Macaulay's endeavour in India?
What was the role of stalwarts like Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the Indian society during the British administration?
What was the role of stalwarts like Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the Indian society during the British administration?
What was the consequence of the development of English education in India?
What was the consequence of the development of English education in India?
What was the impact of the administrative framework being anglicised in India?
What was the impact of the administrative framework being anglicised in India?
What motivated the Europeans to discover a new sea-route to India?
What motivated the Europeans to discover a new sea-route to India?
What was the primary goal of the East India Company's policy in India?
What was the primary goal of the East India Company's policy in India?
What was the result of the Company rule in India in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields?
What was the result of the Company rule in India in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields?
What was the impact of the reforms made by the East India Company in India?
What was the impact of the reforms made by the East India Company in India?
Who is associated with the Policy of Annexation in India?
Who is associated with the Policy of Annexation in India?
What was the primary reason for the East India Company's presence in India?
What was the primary reason for the East India Company's presence in India?
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Who discovered a new sea route to India in 1498 A.D.?
Who discovered a new sea route to India in 1498 A.D.?
Vasco-da-Gama discovered a new sea route to India in 1498 A.D.
Where did Vasco-da-Gama reach with the help of an Indian sailor?
Where did Vasco-da-Gama reach with the help of an Indian sailor?
Vasco-da-Gama reached Calicut with the help of an Indian sailor.
What was Christopher Columbus's original intention?
What was Christopher Columbus's original intention?
Christopher Columbus's original intention was to discover a new sea route to India.
Who is credited with clarifying that Columbus had discovered a new land?
Who is credited with clarifying that Columbus had discovered a new land?
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What was the significance of Vasco-da-Gama's discovery of the sea route to India?
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In which year did Christopher Columbus begin his journey to discover a new sea route?
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Who was the British official who played a significant role in the Rise of British Rule in India?
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What was the name of the company that faced significant problems in India during the 18th century?
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What was the outcome of the war between the British and the Nizar?
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Who was the leader of the Mysore Wars?
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What was the result of the British wars in India during the 18th century?
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What was the impact of the Act of 1857 on the Company?
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What was the main goal of the Subsidiary Allies System?
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What was the outcome of the British taxation policies on Indian industries?
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What was the significance of the year 1717 in the context of the British East India Company?
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What was the outcome of the British policies on Indian peasants?
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What was the main reason for the decline of Bengal's prosperity during the British rule?
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What was the consequence of a weaver's refusal to sign a contract with the Company traders?
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What was the impact of the East India Company's rule on Indian villages?
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What was the outcome of Lord Macaulay's endeavour in India?
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What was the role of stalwarts like Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the Indian society during the British administration?
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What was the consequence of the development of English education in India?
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What was the impact of the administrative framework being anglicised in India?
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What motivated the Europeans to discover a new sea-route to India?
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What was the primary goal of the East India Company's policy in India?
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What was the result of the Company rule in India in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields?
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What was the impact of the reforms made by the East India Company in India?
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Who is associated with the Policy of Annexation in India?
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What was the primary reason for the East India Company's presence in India?
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