Age of Exploration: Christopher Columbus
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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?

  • West Indies
  • Constantinople
  • Calicut (correct)
  • Cape of Good Hope
  • 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?

    <p>Amerigo Vespucci (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Vasco-da-Gama's discovery of the sea route to India?

    <p>It opened the doors for other Europeans to come to India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Christopher Columbus begin his journey to discover a new sea route?

    <p>1492 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the British official who played a significant role in the Rise of British Rule in India?

    <p>Warres Hastings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the company that faced significant problems in India during the 18th century?

    <p>The East India Company (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the war between the British and the Nizar?

    <p>The Nizar were defeated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the Mysore Wars?

    <p>Tipu Sultan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the British wars in India during the 18th century?

    <p>The British gained control of India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Act of 1857 on the Company?

    <p>It led to the expansion of the Company's power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Subsidiary Allies System?

    <p>To balance the power of the British with the responsibility of the Indian rulers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British taxation policies on Indian industries?

    <p>They led to the decline and eventually the collapse of Indian industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 1717 in the context of the British East India Company?

    <p>It was the year the Company expanded its power in India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the British policies on Indian peasants?

    <p>They became poorer and more dependent on the British (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the decline of Bengal's prosperity during the British rule?

    <p>The British East India Company's policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of a weaver's refusal to sign a contract with the Company traders?

    <p>They were punished by being lashed or jailed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the East India Company's rule on Indian villages?

    <p>They became dependent and poor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Lord Macaulay's endeavour in India?

    <p>The spread of English education in India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of stalwarts like Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the Indian society during the British administration?

    <p>They were instrumental in getting laws passed with the help of Britishers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the development of English education in India?

    <p>A whole class of people with knowledge of English developed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the administrative framework being anglicised in India?

    <p>There was a demand for people with knowledge of English (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the Europeans to discover a new sea-route to India?

    <p>The search for new trade opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the East India Company's policy in India?

    <p>To make England prosperous at the cost of India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Company rule in India in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields?

    <p>Both good and bad results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the reforms made by the East India Company in India?

    <p>Indirectly beneficial for India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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?

    Vasco-da-Gama reached Calicut with the help of an Indian sailor.

    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?

    Amerigo Vespucci 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?

    Vasco-da-Gama's discovery of the sea route to India opened the doors for other Europeans to come to India.

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    In which year did Christopher Columbus begin his journey to discover a new sea route?

    Christopher Columbus began his journey to discover a new sea route in 1492.

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    Who was the British official who played a significant role in the Rise of British Rule in India?

    Warren Hastings was a 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?

    The East India Company 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?

    The Nizar were defeated in the war between the British and the Nizar.

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    Who was the leader of the Mysore Wars?

    Tipu Sultan 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?

    The British gained control of India as a 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?

    The Act of 1857 led to the expansion of the Company's power.

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    What was the main goal of the Subsidiary Allies System?

    The main goal of the Subsidiary Allies System was to balance the power of the British with the responsibility of the Indian rulers.

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    What was the outcome of the British taxation policies on Indian industries?

    British taxation policies led to the decline and eventually the collapse of Indian industries.

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    What was the significance of the year 1717 in the context of the British East India Company?

    The year 1717 marked the expansion of the Company's power in India.

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    What was the outcome of the British policies on Indian peasants?

    British policies led to Indian peasants becoming poorer and more dependent on the British.

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    What was the main reason for the decline of Bengal's prosperity during the British rule?

    The British East India Company's policies were 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?

    Weavers who refused to sign a contract with the Company traders faced punishment, being lashed or jailed.

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    What was the impact of the East India Company's rule on Indian villages?

    The East India Company's rule resulted in Indian villages becoming dependent and poor.

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    What was the outcome of Lord Macaulay's endeavour in India?

    Lord Macaulay's endeavor in India led to the spread of English education 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?

    Stalwarts like Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a crucial role in getting laws passed, working with the British administration.

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    What was the consequence of the development of English education in India?

    The development of English education led to a rise of a class of people with knowledge of English.

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    What was the impact of the administrative framework being anglicised in India?

    The anglicised administrative framework in India led to a demand for people with knowledge of English.

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    What motivated the Europeans to discover a new sea-route to India?

    The Europeans were motivated to discover a new sea-route to India due to the search for new trade opportunities.

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    What was the primary goal of the East India Company's policy in India?

    The East India Company's policy in India was primarily focused on making England prosperous at the cost of India.

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    What was the result of the Company rule in India in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields?

    Company rule in India resulted in both positive and negative effects 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?

    The reforms made by the East India Company had an indirect beneficial impact on India.

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    Who is associated with the Policy of Annexation in India?

    Dalhousie 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?

    The East India Company's presence in India was primarily to establish a trading post.

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