(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
(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
(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
(iv) In which state did the British set up their first trading post at Surat?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Kerala
(c) Bengal
(d) Maharashtra
(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
(i) After Vasco Da Gama's discovery, European traders began coming to India to set up _______.
(ii) The first trading post of the English East India Company was established at _______ in Gujarat.
(iii) The British introduced the Doctrine of Lapse under Lord _______.
(iv) The Revolt of 1857 is also known as the First War of _______ Independence.
(v) The Indian National Congress was founded in the year _______.
(i) The French and Dutch traders arrived in India primarily for the trade of gold.
(ii) Lord Dalhousie enabled the British to take control of any state if its ruler died without leaving a natural heir.
(iii) The Revolt of 1857 is regarded as a turning point in Indian history because it marked the end of French rule.
(iv) The Indian National Congress initially supported the British government policies.
(v) The Swadeshi and Boycott movements were launched in response to the government's decision to unite Bengal.
1. What was the impact of colonialism on India? |
2. How did the British East India Company gain control over India? |
3. What were the major changes introduced by the British in the socio-economic structure of India? |
4. How did the Indian freedom struggle against colonial rule gain momentum? |
5. What were the long-term consequences of colonial rule in India? |
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