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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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Last updated: September 4, 2024
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1. Who was the first Portuguese viceroy in India?
Alfonso de Albuquerque
Francisco de Almeida
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Vasco da Gama
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.
Control over the spice trade
Establishing colonies
Spread of Christianity
Conquering Indian territories
3. Which fort was the first Portuguese fortress established in India?
Fort Aguada
Fort Jesus
Fort Manuel
Fort Kochi
4. Which city served as the headquarters of the Portuguese in India?
Cochin
Calicut
Goa
Daman
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 Seringapatnam
Treaty of Lisbon
Treaty of Bassein
Treaty of Tordesillas
7. Which Indian ruler did the Portuguese support against the Zamorin of Calicut?
Maratha ruler Shivaji
Vijayanagar ruler Krishna Deva Raya
Mughal Emperor Akbar
Cochin ruler Unni Goda Varma
8. What significant event marked the end of the Portuguese monopoly over Indian waters?
Battle of Plassey
Battle of Cochin
Battle of Swally
Battle of Wandiwash
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