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Question (21)

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Which battle significantly weakened Dutch influence in India?

(A) Battle of Plassey
(B) Battle of Buxar
(C) Battle of Colachel
(D) Battle of Panipat

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Dutch suffered a major defeat at the Battle of Colachel.

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Question (22)

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The Battle of Colachel took place in 1741. How many years after Vasco da Gama’s arrival in 1498 did this occur?

(A) 223 years
(B) 233 years
(C) 243 years
(D) 253 years

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

1741 − 1498 = 243 years.

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Question (23)

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King Marthanda Varma belonged to which kingdom?

(A) Mysore
(B) Travancore
(C) Awadh
(D) Bengal

Correct Answer: B

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Marthanda Varma was the ruler of Travancore.

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Question (24)

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Why is the Battle of Colachel considered historically significant?

(A) It ended Portuguese rule in Goa
(B) It was a rare case of an Asian power defeating a European colonial force
(C) It started British rule in India
(D) It united all Indian kingdoms

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Travancore defeated the Dutch in this battle.

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Question (25)

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The French established their first trading post in India at Surat in:

(A) 1612
(B) 1648
(C) 1668
(D) 1688

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The French trading post at Surat was established in 1668.

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Question (26)

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The French established Pondicherry as a major settlement in:

(A) 1674
(B) 1694
(C) 1714
(D) 1734

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Pondicherry became the chief French settlement in 1674.

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Question (27)

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How many years separated the French trading post at Surat (1668) and Pondicherry (1674)?

(A) 4 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 6 years
(D) 8 years

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

1674 − 1668 = 6 years.

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Question (28)

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Dupleix served as Governor-General of French India from 1742 to 1754. For how many years did he hold this position?

(A) 10 years
(B) 12 years
(C) 14 years
(D) 16 years

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

1754 − 1742 = 12 years.

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Question (29)

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Dupleix trained Indian soldiers in European military techniques. These soldiers were called:

(A) Jagirdars
(B) Mansabdars
(C) Sepoys
(D) Zamindars

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Indian soldiers trained in European methods were called sepoys.

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Question (30)

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Which strategy pioneered by Dupleix was later widely adopted by the British?

(A) Isolation from Indian politics
(B) Indirect rule through puppet rulers
(C) Ending trade monopolies
(D) Abandoning military forces

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Dupleix influenced rulers through indirect political control.

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Which battle significantly weakened Dutch influence in India?

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Question (22)

The Battle of Colachel took place in 1741. How many years after Vasco da Gama’s arrival in 1498 did this occur?

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King Marthanda Varma belonged to which kingdom?

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Question (24)

Why is the Battle of Colachel considered historically significant?

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Question (25)

The French established their first trading post in India at Surat in:

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The French established Pondicherry as a major settlement in:

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Question (27)

How many years separated the French trading post at Surat (1668) and Pondicherry (1674)?

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Question (28)

Dupleix served as Governor-General of French India from 1742 to 1754. For how many years did he hold this position?

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Dupleix trained Indian soldiers in European military techniques. These soldiers were called:

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Which strategy pioneered by Dupleix was later widely adopted by the British?

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