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Question (11)

QN0020816

Goa became the capital of the Portuguese colony after being captured in:

(A) 1498
(B) 1510
(C) 1560
(D) 1612

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Portuguese captured Goa in 1510.

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Question (12)

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The Portuguese cartaz system required ships to:

(A) Carry soldiers
(B) Fly Portuguese flags only
(C) Purchase permits for navigation
(D) Trade only in Goa

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Ships needed Portuguese permits called cartaz.

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Question (13)

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A ship sailing in the Arabian Sea without a cartaz would most likely be:

(A) Rewarded
(B) Given free passage
(C) Seized
(D) Exempted from taxes

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Ships without permits were seized.

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Question (14)

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The Portuguese monopoly over the spice trade lasted for nearly:

(A) 25 years
(B) 50 years
(C) 100 years
(D) 200 years

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Their monopoly continued for nearly a century.

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Question (15)

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The Inquisition established in Goa in 1560 was primarily associated with:

(A) Agricultural reforms
(B) Religious persecution
(C) Industrial development
(D) Military training

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Goa Inquisition was associated with religious persecution.

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Question (16)

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The Goa Inquisition was abolished in 1812. For approximately how many years did it exist?

(A) 152 years
(B) 202 years
(C) 252 years
(D) 302 years

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

1812 − 1560 = 252 years.

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Question (17)

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Which Indian ruler successfully resisted repeated Portuguese attacks on Ullal?

(A) Rani Lakshmibai
(B) Rani Abbakka I
(C) Begum Hazrat Mahal
(D) Ahilyabai Holkar

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rani Abbakka I resisted Portuguese attacks.

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Question (18)

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The Dutch focused mainly on:

(A) Religious conversions
(B) Commercial dominance and spice trade
(C) Territorial annexation of all India
(D) Educational reforms

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Dutch primarily focused on trade.

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Question (19)

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The Dutch East India Company established trading posts on both coasts of India. What does this suggest?

(A) They wanted cultural control only
(B) They aimed to strengthen trade networks
(C) They avoided maritime trade
(D) They focused only on agriculture

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Trading posts on both coasts improved commercial reach.

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Question (20)

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The Dutch decline in India accelerated after the Battle of Colachel in:

(A) 1674
(B) 1707
(C) 1741
(D) 1763

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Dutch were defeated at Colachel in 1741.

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Question (11)

Goa became the capital of the Portuguese colony after being captured in:

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Question (12)

The Portuguese cartaz system required ships to:

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Question (13)

A ship sailing in the Arabian Sea without a cartaz would most likely be:

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Question (14)

The Portuguese monopoly over the spice trade lasted for nearly:

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Question (15)

The Inquisition established in Goa in 1560 was primarily associated with:

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Question (16)

The Goa Inquisition was abolished in 1812. For approximately how many years did it exist?

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Question (17)

Which Indian ruler successfully resisted repeated Portuguese attacks on Ullal?

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Question (18)

The Dutch focused mainly on:

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Question (19)

The Dutch East India Company established trading posts on both coasts of India. What does this suggest?

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Question (20)

The Dutch decline in India accelerated after the Battle of Colachel in:

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