Worksheet Solutions: Colonial India | Be an Explorer 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) Who was the Portuguese explorer credited with discovering a sea route to India from Europe?
(a) Christopher Columbus
(b) Vasco Da Gama
(c) Ferdinand Magellan
(d) Marco Polo
Ans: (b)
Vasco Da Gama is the Portuguese explorer.

(ii) Which company was formed by the British in 1600 to control trade in India?
(a) Dutch East India Company
(b) French East India Company
(c) English East India Company
(d) Spanish East India Company
Ans: (c)
The formation of the English East India Company in 1600.

(iii) What was the main item of trade between European traders and India during the colonial period?
(a) Gold
(b) Silk
(c) Spices
(d) Indigo
Ans: (c)
Spices were among the main items of trade.

(iv) In which state did the British set up their first trading post at Surat?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Kerala
(c) Bengal
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: (a)
The first trading post was set up at Surat in the state of Gujarat.

(v) What policy did Lord Wellesley introduce to bring Indian rulers under British control?
(a) Open Door Policy
(b) Subsidiary Alliance
(c) Non-Aligned Policy
(d) Free Trade Policy
Ans: (b)
Lord Wellesley introduced the policy of Subsidiary Alliance to control Indian rulers.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) After Vasco Da Gama's discovery, European traders began coming to India to set up _______.
Ans: Trading posts
Traders set up trading posts in India.

(ii) The first trading post of the English East India Company was established at _______ in Gujarat.
Ans: Surat
The first trading post was set up in Surat, Gujarat.

(iii) The British introduced the Doctrine of Lapse under Lord _______.
Ans: Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie enabled the British to take control of states under the Doctrine of Lapse.

(iv) The Revolt of 1857 is also known as the First War of _______ Independence.
Ans: Indian
The Revolt of 1857 as the First War of Indian Independence.

(v) The Indian National Congress was founded in the year _______.
Ans: 1885
The Congress was founded by A. O. Hume in 1885.

Q3: Match the Column.

Ans:

Q4: True or False.

(i) The French and Dutch traders arrived in India primarily for the trade of gold.
Ans: False
The main items of trade were spices, silk, and gold.

(ii) Lord Dalhousie enabled the British to take control of any state if its ruler died without leaving a natural heir.
Ans: True
The Doctrine of Lapse introduced by Lord Dalhousie.

(iii) The Revolt of 1857 is regarded as a turning point in Indian history because it marked the end of French rule.
Ans: False
The Revolt of 1857 marked the end of Mughal and East India Company rule.

(iv) The Indian National Congress initially supported the British government policies.
Ans: True
Initially, the Congress was not anti-government and focused on discussions.

(v) The Swadeshi and Boycott movements were launched in response to the government's decision to unite Bengal.
Ans: False
The movements were launched in opposition to the government's decision to divide Bengal in 1905.