European Traders and British Expansion – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 3

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

21) During whose reign did the English East India Company establish its first factory in India?

22) Where did the British set up their first permanent factory in India in 1613?

23) Which British company initially received a charter permitting them to trade in India by land routes?

A) Levant Company

B) East India Company

C) The English Company trading to the East Indies

D) Ostend Company

24) Who was the Emperor of India when the British East India Company was formed in London?

25) Which British official defeated the Portuguese at Swally?

26) Which of the following statements is correct regarding Captain Hawkins?

1. He came to India in 1611 as an envoy of James-I.
2. He was very well versed in the Turkish language.

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both (1) and (2)

D) Neither (1) and (2)

27) Where was the Western Presidency of the East India Company situated in its early period?

28) In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?

1. Broach
2. Chicacole
3. Trichinopoly

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

29) Bombay was taken over by the English East India Company from which European power?

30) Which European trading company was the first to establish its factory at Surat?