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Arrival of the Portuguese in India - UPSC G.S. 1 (History)
Mostly just made for myself. If you’re a UPSC aspirant though, maybe this can help. Quiz will be edited later if I find or make new questions.
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1. Who was the first Portuguese viceroy in India?
Vasco da Gama
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Alfonso de Albuquerque
Francisco de Almeida
2. Which of the following was the main objective of the Portuguese in India?
This is about main initial objective and not additional ones that came up later.
Establishing colonies
Conquering Indian territories
Spread of Christianity
Control over the spice trade
3. Which fort was the first Portuguese fortress established in India?
Fort Jesus
Fort Aguada
Fort Kochi
Fort Manuel
4. Which city served as the headquarters of the Portuguese in India?
Daman
Calicut
Cochin
Goa
5. What was the main reason for the decline of the Portuguese power in India?
Frequent conflicts with Indian rulers
Poor administration
Competition from the British and Dutch
Lack of support from the Portuguese government
6. Which treaty allowed the Portuguese to trade and settle in the western coast of India?
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Lisbon
Treaty of Seringapatnam
Treaty of Bassein
7. Which Indian ruler did the Portuguese support against the Zamorin of Calicut?
Mughal Emperor Akbar
Vijayanagar ruler Krishna Deva Raya
Maratha ruler Shivaji
Cochin ruler Unni Goda Varma
8. What significant event marked the end of the Portuguese monopoly over Indian waters?
Battle of Wandiwash
Battle of Plassey
Battle of Swally
Battle of Cochin
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