History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-I)
Regarding the role of European trading companies, which of the following statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. In 1605, the Dutch captured the Portuguese fort of Amboina
- 2. In 1606, the Dutch obtained a farman from the ruler of Golconda to set up a factory at Masulipatam
- 3. The Dutch opened their factory at Surat in 1617
- 4. The English had already opened a factory at Surat in 1625
- 5. The Dutch captured Malacca in 1639
A2, 3 and 4 only
B1, 4 and 5 only
C1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
D2, 3 and 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 only — The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3 only.
★In 1605 the Dutch captured the Portuguese fort of Amboina.
★In 1606 the Dutch obtained a farman from the ruler of Golconda to set up a factory at Masulipatam.
★The Dutch opened their factory at Surat in 1617.
★The English had opened a factory at Surat in 1613, not in 1625, so the fourth statement is wrong.
★The Dutch captured Malacca in 1641, not in 1639, so the fifth statement is wrong.
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