European Traders and British Expansion – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 1
Prepare better with this curated list of European Traders and British Expansion Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the Modern Indian History subcategory under the General Studies (GS) category. Each question includes verified answer and detailed explanation for effective practice.
All Questions
1) In which year did Vasco da Gama arrive at Calicut?
A) 1350 A.D.
B) 1498 A.D.
C) 1530 A.D.
D) 1612 A.D.
2) Who was the ruler of Calicut at the time of Vasco da Gama’s arrival in India in 1498?
A) Raja Krishnadevaraya
B) Zamorin (Samuthiri)
C) Tipu Sultan
D) Cheraman Perumal
3) Which individual is associated with the 'Blue Water' policy?
A) De Almeida
B) Albuquerque
C) Dupleix
D) Robert Clive
4) Who was the first Portuguese Viceroy in India?
A) Diaz
B) Vasco da Gama
C) Almeida
D) Albuquerque
5) Who welcomed Vasco da Gama at Calicut?
A) Gasper Correa
B) Albuquerque
C) Zamorin
D) Don Ahnaida
6) Which of the following visitors to India was not Portuguese?
A) Duarte Barbosa
B) Domingo Paes
C) Peter Mundy
D) Fernao Nuniz
7)
Match List I (Explorer) with List II (Country) and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List I (Explorer) - List II (Country)
1. Vasco da Gama - A. Spain
2. Christopher Columbus - B. Holland
3. Captain Cook - C. Portugal
4. Tasman - D. Great Britain
Codes:
A) 1–C, 2–A, 3–D, 4–B
B) 1–A, 2–C, 3–D, 4–B
C) 1–C, 2–A, 3–B, 4–D
D) 1–C, 2–D, 3–A, 4–B
8)
Match List I (Explorer) with List II (Birthplace) and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List I (Explorer) - List II (Birthplace)
1. Christopher Columbus - A. Sabrosa, Portugal
2. Jacques Cartier - B. Genoa, Italy
3. Sir Francis Drake - C. Tavistock, Devon, United Kingdom
4. Ferdinand Magellan - D. Saint-Malo, France
Codes:
A) 1–B, 2–C, 3–D, 4–A
B) 1–D, 2–B, 3–C, 4–A
C) 1–B, 2–D, 3–C, 4–A
D) 1–C, 2–D, 3–B, 4–A
9)
Match List I (Portuguese Personalities) with List II (Associated Event/Policy) and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List I - List II
1. Afonso de Albuquerque - A. Arrival in India in September 1500 AD
2. Nuno da Cunha - B. Acquisition of Goa in 1510 AD
3. Pedro Álvares Cabral - C. Blue Water Policy
4. Francisco de Almeida - D. Shift of Portuguese headquarters from Cochin to Goa
Codes:
A) 1–D, 2–B, 3–A, 4–C
B) 1–C, 2–B, 3–A, 4–D
C) 1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C
D) 1–B, 2–D, 3–A, 4–C
10) Who were the first Europeans to arrive in India for trade?
A) Dutch
B) English
C) French
D) Portuguese