The Arrival of Europeans AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Modern History

The Arrival of Europeans MCQ Questions


1.
Who was the first European explorer to arrive in India by sea route in 1498?
A.
Christopher Columbus
B.
Vasco da Gama
C.
Ferdinand Magellan
D.
Bartholomeu Dias
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ANSWER :
B. Vasco da Gama
2.
At which port on the Malabar Coast did Vasco da Gama land in 1498?
A.
Cochin
B.
Goa
C.
Calicut (Kozhikode)
D.
Surat
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ANSWER :
C. Calicut (Kozhikode)
3.
Which European power was the first to establish colonies in India?
A.
The British
B.
The Dutch
C.
The French
D.
The Portuguese
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ANSWER :
D. The Portuguese
4.
In which year did the Portuguese capture Goa, making it the capital of their Indian colony?
A.
1498
B.
1505
C.
1510
D.
1560
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ANSWER :
C. 1510
5.
The system of naval passes introduced by the Portuguese, requiring all ships in the Arabian Sea to purchase permits, was known as:
A.
Cartaz
B.
Firman
C.
Charter
D.
Dastak
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ANSWER :
A. Cartaz
6.
In which year was the Inquisition established by the Portuguese in Goa?
A.
1560
B.
1510
C.
1612
D.
1498
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ANSWER :
A. 1560