History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
Which of these statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. In 1639, the British constructed a trading post in Madraspatnam
- 2. This settlement was locally known as Chenapattanam
- 3. The British East India Company had purchased the right of settlement from the local Telugu lords, the Nayaks of Kalahasti
- 4. Fort St. George became the nucleus of the white town where most of the Europeans lived
- 5. Colour and religion did not determine who was allowed to live within Fort St. George
A1 and 2 only
B1, 2 and 3 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 4 only.
★In 1639 the British constructed a trading post in Madraspatnam.
★This settlement was locally known as Chenapattanam.
★The British purchased the right of settlement from the local Telugu lords, the Nayaks of Kalahasti.
★Fort St. George became the nucleus of the white town where most of the Europeans lived.
★Colour and religion did in fact determine who could live within Fort St. George, so the fifth statement is wrong.
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