Q: With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?
(a)Akbar
(b)Jahangir
(c)Shahjahan
(d)Aurangzeb
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European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts — UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions
4 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts (Medieval History). Spanning from 1995 to 2009. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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What UPSC Asks About European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts
Based on 4 questions across 4 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts within the broader Medieval History syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
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All European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts Questions
Q: During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the English East India Company establish its first factory in India?
(a)Akbar
(b)Jahangir
(c)Shahjahan
(d)Aurangzeb
Q: Which one of the following is the correct statement?
(a)The modern Kochi was a Dutch colony till India’s independence.
(b)The Dutch defeated the Portuguese and built Fort Williams in the modern Kochi.
(c)The modern Kochi was first a Dutch colony before the Portuguese took over from them.
(d)The modern Kochi never became a part of the British colony.
Q: Hugly was used as a base for piracy in the Bay of Bengal by
(a)the Portuguese
(b)the French
(c)the Danish
(d)the British
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts?▼
UPSC has asked 4 questions on European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 1995 and 2009. This sub-topic falls under Medieval History.
In which years has UPSC asked about European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts?▼
Questions on European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2009, 2008, 2005, 1995. The topic has appeared in 4 out of 31 years.
What is the difficulty level of European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts questions in UPSC Prelims?▼
Among 4 questions on European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts: 3 are easy, 1 are moderate, and 0 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.