Trade and Traders in South India

Q. In 1632, the Sultan of Golconda granted the Golden Farman to the British. In this context, what does the Golden Farman mean?

1. A decree issued by the trade companies to trade across the country.
2. A decree enabling the holder to trade freely throughout the territory of a kingdom.
3. A decree issued by the ruler, prohibiting trade of private companies.
4. A letter issued by the ruler, warning private individuals to exit the territory of the kingdom.

Q. Which British monarch granted a charter to the East India Company in 1600?

1. Elizabeth II
2. Elizabeth I
3. George VI
4. Edward VIII

Q. Vasco da Gama, a Dutch explorer, landed in Calicut in May 1498.

1. True
2. False

Q. Vasco da Gama sailed to India in May 1498. A sailor accompanying him could have come across which of the following continents?

1. Asia
2. Australia
3. Africa
4. Europe

Q. During his second visit in 1502, Vasco da Gama set up trading stations in a few Indian cities. Which of the following is not among those cities?

1. Calicut
2. Surat
3. Cochin
4. Kolkata

Q. Which Indian state was famous for traders dealing in red stone articles and cotton textiles during the 11th century CE?

1. Magadha
2. Gaura
3. Kalinga
4. Sindh

Q. Which of the following was the early capital of the Portuguese in India?

1. Surat
2. Cannanore
3. Calcutta
4. Cochin

Q. Choose the correct pair

1. Vasco da Gama
2. VOC
3. Calicut
4. The Dutch
5. The Danes
6. Tranquebar

Q. In the context of the history of South India, which of the following explains the term 'trade guilds'?

1. An association of traders to protect mutual interests and maintain standards.
2. An association of traders formed to exploit customers.
3. An association of traders formed by the ruler of the state.
4. An association of customers formed to protect mutual interests.