34 Questions
Who were the main forces that came to India for commercial interests and eventually exhibited expansionist purposes?
Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English
Who aided Vasco da Gama on his journey to India?
The ruler of Mozambique and two Muslim sailors
What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's first voyage to India?
He did not gain any support from the local ruler Zamorin of Calicut
What was the primary goal of the Portuguese in India?
To facilitate trade by establishing ports and trade centres
What led to the decline of Portuguese influence in the Indian trade during the 18th century?
Their religious intolerance, clandestine practices in trade, and the discovery of Brazil
Why did the Dutch expand on the Coromandel coast during 1630-58?
Due to commercial interests and rivalries
What did the Dutch complain to the local rulers about?
The disparity in taxes between them and the English
What was the outcome of Albuquerque's capture of Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate?
It established Goa as an important commercial centre
When was the French East India Company set up?
1664 CE
Who developed Pondicherry into an important settlement for trade and commerce?
Francois Martin
Where did the French set up a factory in Bengal between 1690-92?
Chandernagore
When did the French establish a settlement in Pondicherry?
1673 CE
What was the main consequence of the British introducing legislations in 1700 and 1720?
Drain of wealth from Bengal
Which of the following industries was NOT ruined by the British?
Ship building in Europe
What was the result of the Industrial Revolution in Britain on Bengal's industries?
Further drain of wealth from Bengal
What happened to the people of Bengal as a result of the decline of industries?
They were driven towards agriculture
What was the consequence of the decline of industries on Bengal's capital?
Loss of capital towards industries
When did the prominence of Indian industries, trade, and commerce start to decline?
Mid-18th century CE
What was the result of the mechanism put forth by the British for unilateral exploitation of revenue generated through exports?
Drain of wealth
What was the consequence of the British converting India into a plantation nation for raw materials?
Dumping ground for finished products
What was the amount of Indian wealth and treasure exported between 1858-69?
417 million pounds
What was the fate of the revenue generated from India during the British rule?
Landed in England
What was the policy of the British government regarding Indian arts and crafts?
Unwillingness to protect
How did the British exploit India's revenue, according to the text?
Through various means including home charges, returns on account of irrigation and railway systems, and more
Where was the British East India Company's first settlement in India?
Balasore
Why did the British East India Company's policies change in 1687?
All of the above
What was the main reason for the British East India Company's attempts to capture Chittagong in 1689?
To gain control over the trade in the region
What was the significance of the firman issued by Farrukhsiyar in 1715?
It granted the British East India Company privileges throughout the Mughal Empire
What was the result of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
The British gained control of a larger territory
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765?
The British gained Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha
What was the main cause of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857?
The Doctrine of Lapse
What was the outcome of the Government of India Act in 1858?
The British Government took over the affairs from the East India Company
What was the result of the reorganization of the army after the First War of Indian Independence?
The European element was strengthened in the Presidency army
What was the impact of the British rule on the Indian economy?
There was a drain of wealth from India
Test your knowledge on the European colonization in India, including the involvement of Britain, Spain, Portugal, and the Dutch. Learn about the commercial interests and expansionist purposes of these European powers in India from the 18th century onwards.
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