30 Questions
Which European country was the first to establish trading centers in the region?
Portugal
In what year did the French form a trading company in India?
1664
Which of the following commodities was NOT traded by the Dutch in India?
Spices
What was the primary reason for the Portuguese not expanding their trading centers in India?
Spain's control over their homeland
What was the outcome of the competition between the Dutch and the British in India?
The British eliminated the Dutch trading centers
Where was the first French factory established in India?
Surat
What marked the decline of Mughal power in India?
Aurangzeb's death in 1707
Why did European trading companies establish trade relations with India?
To take advantage of the rich resources and low prices of goods in India
Who discovered a new sea route from Europe to Calicut in India?
Vasco-da-Gama
What was the result of Vasco-da-Gama's voyage to India?
He made a significant profit by selling his cargo back in Portugal
What was the primary reason for European countries' interest in trade with India?
To take advantage of India's rich resources and low prices of goods
Which European country established a factory at Cannanore in India?
Portugal
What led to the annexation of Sindh by the British in 1843?
British violation of the terms of the 1832 treaty
What was the outcome of the power struggles in Punjab after Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death?
The British expanded their influence in the region
Who is considered the last independent Indian ruler?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
What was the main justification for the annexation of Indian states according to the Doctrine of Lapse?
Lack of legitimate succession
What was the primary reason for trading companies to block trade routes and sink ships?
To gain monopolistic benefits and eliminate competition
What was the consequence of the Doctrine of Lapse for dependent Indian states?
They were prohibited from passing power to adopted heirs
What was the outcome of the British implementation of the Doctrine of Lapse?
The East India Company expanded its control over Indian territories
What was the main purpose of the East India Company's first factory set up in 1651?
To serve as a warehouse and offices for Company traders
What led to the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
The Company's expansion, which alarmed the local Nawabs
What was the reason for Siraj-ud-Daulah's objection to the East India Company's practices?
The Company's engagement in private trade without paying taxes
What was the result of the East India Company's construction of fortresses and fortifications around trading posts?
The Company incurred significant costs and faced rivalries
What was the significance of the royal farman issued by the Mughal Emperor in 1717?
It granted the Company the right to trade without paying any duty or tax
What was the reason cited by Lord Dalhousie for annexing Awadh?
The Nawab's inability to govern effectively
What was the result of the East India Company's expansion by 1857?
The Company acquired control over extensive territories in India
Why did the British government enact the Regulating Act of 1773?
To address concerns about the Company's interference in British policies
What was the provision of the Regulating Act of 1773 regarding the Governor of Bengal?
The Governor of Bengal was designated as the Governor-General of India
What was the consequence of Lord Dalhousie's annexation of Awadh?
It led to a decline in his popularity
What was the main concern of the British government regarding the East India Company?
The Company's interference in British policies
Test your knowledge of Indian history, specifically the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of European trading companies in the 16th century. Learn about the impact of Aurangzeb's death on Indian politics and the establishment of trade relations between European companies and India.
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