The Arrival of Europeans AFCAT Questions

The Arrival of Europeans MCQ Questions

7.
Who among the following is known as the founder of the Portuguese empire in India?
A.
Vasco da Gama
B.
Alfonso de Albuquerque
C.
Bartholomew Diaz
D.
Duarte Barbosa
ANSWER :
B. Alfonso de Albuquerque
8.
The first Portuguese Governor in India was __________.
A.
Duarte Barbosa
B.
Alfonso de Albuquerque
C.
Francisco de Almeida
D.
Vasco da Gama
ANSWER :
C. Francisco de Almeida
9.
The Dutch East India Company was established in which year?
A.
1595
B.
1602
C.
1620
D.
1650
ANSWER :
B. 1602
10.
The British East India Company was established in __________.
A.
1595
B.
1600
C.
1605
D.
1610
ANSWER :
B. 1600
11.
Which European power established its settlement at Pondicherry?
A.
Portuguese
B.
British
C.
French
D.
Dutch
ANSWER :
C. French
12.
Who among the following built the Portuguese fort at Goa?
A.
Francisco de Almeida
B.
Vasco da Gama
C.
Alfonso de Albuquerque
D.
Bartholomew Diaz
ANSWER :
C. Alfonso de Albuquerque