1. Which of the following is/are true regarding the Battle of Swally (1612)?
- It marked the beginning of naval supremacy of the British in India.
- The battle was fought between the Portuguese and the British East India Company.
- The battle led to the Mughal emperor granting the British permission to establish a factory at Surat.
How many statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Battle of Swally (off the coast of Surat) secured British naval supremacy and diplomatic support from Jahangir.
2. Who among the following Europeans introduced the cultivation of tobacco in India?
(a) Portuguese
(b) Dutch
(c) French
(d) British
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: The Portuguese introduced tobacco to India during the 16th century. They also introduced chillies, potatoes, and tomatoes.
3. Match the following European Settlements with the Indian State they belonged to:
| Settlements | Present State |
| 1. Tranquebar | A. Tamil Nadu |
| 2. Serampore | B. West Bengal |
| 3. Mahe | C. Kerala |
Select the correct code:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
(b) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
(c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
(d) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Tranquebar – Tamil Nadu (Danish)
- Serampore – West Bengal (Danish)
- Mahe – Kerala (French)
4. Which one of the following correctly describes the ‘factory’ system of Europeans in India?
(a) A military establishment
(b) A center for Christian missionary activities
(c) A fortified trading post with residential quarters
(d) A plantation colony run by European settlers
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: European ‘factories’ were essentially trading posts with storage, defense (forts), and housing for staff.
5. Which of the following statements is correct about the Portuguese in India?
(a) They controlled Mumbai until the 19th century.
(b) They retained control over Goa even after India’s independence.
(c) They lost Daman and Diu to the French in the 18th century.
(d) They built Fort St. George in Chennai.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: The Portuguese retained Goa, Daman, and Diu till 1961, long after India’s independence in 1947. Other options are incorrect historically.
