Question

23. With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

• A. (a) The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499
• B. (b) The English opened their first factory in South India at Masulipatam
• C. (c) In Eastern India, the English Company opened its first factory in Orissa in 1633
• D. (d) Under the leadership of Dupleix, the French occupied Madras in 1746

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(a) The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499

(A)

Goa was captured in 1510.