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  1. Where in South India did the British East India Company construct a trading post in 1639?Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2022
  2. With reference to the Captain Hawking’s, which of the following statements is correct? (1) He came to India in 1611 as an envoy of James – I. (2) He was very well versed in Turkish language.Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2023
  3. In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/ factories of the English East India Company located? 1. Broach 2. Chicacole 3. Trichinopoly Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC IAS 2021
  4. The English set up their first factory on Indian soil in 1621 atAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2016
  5. With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2019
  6. The English established their first factory in India atAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2020
  7. Which one of the following European trading companies was the first to establish its factory at Surat?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011
  8. With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is correct?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2003
  9. The first Englishman 'Ralph Fitch' visit whose courtAsked in APPSC Gazated Posts 2012
  10. Permission to the British to establish their trading centre at Surat was given by the Mughal EmperorAsked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2021
  11. Which of the following sites were obtained by the British East India Company under the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816 ? 1. Kathmandu 2. Shimla 3. Ranikhet 4. Nainital Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code : (a) 1 and 2 (c) Only 3 and 4Asked in uppsc 2025 2025
  12. Which Charter authorised the company to appoint Governor and other officers in India? - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Department Recruitment 2024 (Research Officer) 2024
  13. The East India company built its first factory inAsked in Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) 2012
  14. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists : List – I A. Hawkins B. Thomas Roe C. Manucci D. Ralph Fitch List – II 1. 1615-1619 2. 1608-1611 3. 1585-1586 4. 1653-1708 Codes : A B C D (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 1 2 4 3 (d) 2 1 3 4Asked in RO ARO pre 2016
  15. Where did the French East India Company first establish its factory in India?Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2018
  16. French East India Company was constituted during the reign ofAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014
  17. Which European power was the last to reach India?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2021
  18. When did the French gain control over Pondicherry ?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2018
  19. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists : List – I A. Pondicherry B. Goa C. Tranquebar D. Sadras List – II 1. Dutch 2. French 3. Portuguese 4. Danish (Dane) Codes : A B C D (a) 2 3 4 1 (b) 1 2 3 4 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 4 1 2 3Asked in RO ARO pre 2016
  20. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists : List – I A. Pondicherry B. Goa C. Tranquebar D. Sadras List – II 1. Dutch 2. French 3. Portuguese 4. Danish (Dane) Codes : A B C D (a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 1 2 3 4 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 4 1 2 3Asked in RO ARO pre 2016
  21. Which one of the following was primarily associated with 'Dadni' system?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023
  22. 80) When was potato and red chilies introduced into India:Asked in APPSC Draughtman 2008
  23. Tobacco was introduced into India by theAsked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2021
  24. Who among the following European travellers never returned to Europe and settled down in India?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  25. Correctly match the following : (i) Change of Portuguese (a) Afonso de Alheadquarter from Cochin to buquerque Goa (b) Nuno da (ii) Arrival in India in Cunha September AD 1500 (c) Pedro Al‐ (iii) Blue Water Policy vares Cabral (d) Francisco de (iv) Acquiring Goa in 1510 Almeida Code :Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2022