Question

Consider the following statements and select the appropriate answer:
1. Governor Nino de Cunha moved Portuguese capital from Cochin to Goa.
2. Portuguese were the last to leave from India.
3. The Dutch founded their first factory at Surat.
4. Sir Thomas Roe was sent to Jahangir’s court by King James I of England.

• A. 1 & 2 are correct
• B. 3 & 4 are correct
• C. 3 is correct
• D. 1, 2, & 4 are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2, & 4 are correct

Nino De Cunha moved the capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530 CE. The Portuguese Settlement in India lasted till 1961. Sir Thomas Roe was sent to the court of Mughal Emperor Jahangir by King James I of England. He stayed in Agra for three years, and successfully concluded a commercial treaty with the Emperor. The Dutch established their first factory in Masulipatnam in Andhra Pradesh in 1605.