History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2015 History
Chronologically arrange the advent of European commercial companies into India and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Portuguese
- 2. British
- 3. Dutch
- 4. French
A4, 2, 1, 3
B1, 3, 4, 2
C2, 4, 1, 3
D1, 3, 2, 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 3, 2, 4 — The correct chronological order is 1, 3, 2, 4.
Explanation
★The correct chronological order is 1, 3, 2, 4.
★The Portuguese came first, with Vasco da Gama in 1498.
★The Dutch came next, forming their company in 1602.
★The British East India Company came after, chartered in 1600 and trading soon after.
★The French East India Company came last, founded in 1664.
★This order shaped the long European rivalry in India.
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