Q. In which sequence did the Europeans arrive in India? 1. French 2. British 3. Portuguese 4. Dutch (a) 3, 4, 2, 1 (b) 3, 1, 4, 2 (c) 4, 3, 2,1 (d) 2, 3, 4, 1 Ans: (a) 3, 4, 2, 1 Explanation: (a) 3, 4, 2, 1 The correct sequence of the arrival of Europeans in India ...

Q. Which state/s in south had French influence at its/their court/s? (a) Mysore and Hyderabad (b) Avadh (c) Carnatic (d) Tanjore Ans: (a) Mysore and Hyderabad

Q. What function did the Portuguese port at Goa perform? (a) to supervise Malabar (b) to control the east Indian spice trade (c) to act as the entrepot for the far east (d) to act as the base for further expansion in India Ans: (a) to supervise Malabar

Q. The French challenge to British supremacy in India came to an end with (a) the Battle of Wandiwash (b) the Battle of Buxar (c) the Battle of Seringapatnam (d) the Battle of Plassey Ans: (a) the Battle of Wandiwash Explanation: The French challenge to British supremacy in ...

Q. The French failed to establish power in the Deccan because (a) Dupleix was not a capable general (b) the English had a strong navy (c) the French were not liked by the Indians (d) Pondicherry was not a strategic place Ans: (b) the English had a strong navy

Q. The greatest Portuguese governor in the east who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India was (a) Francisco Almedia (b) Alfanso Albuquerque (c) Pedra Cabral (d) Vasco de Gama Ans: (b) Alfanso Albuquerque  Explanation:  The greatest Portuguese governor ...

Q. Who was the ruler of India when the East India Company was set up? (a) Aurangzeb (b) Akbar (c) Jehangir (d) Humayun Ans: (b) Akbar Explanation: A Mughal Emperor ruled India when the East India Company was established. Tha East India Company was established in 1600 during the ...

 Q. In the third battle of Panipat Marathas were defeated by (a) Mughals (b) Afghans (c) English (d) Ruhellas Ans: (b) Afghans Explanation: In the third Battle of Panipat, which took place on January 14, 1761, the Marathas were defeated by the Afghans. The Afghan forces, led ...

Q. All India Ladies conference that was held at Ahmedabad in 1921 was presided over by (a) Bi Amman (b) Sarojini Naidu (c) Kamla Nehru (d) Kasturba Gandhi Ans: (a) Bi Amman

Q. Who won the title of Tanitamizh Tiruvatti or “Champion of pure Tamils” in 1940s (a) Neelambikai Ammaiyar (b) Pattamal (c) Dharmambal (d) Moothatti Ans: (a) Neelambikai Ammaiyar