Question

The various European powers and rules that were imposed in India since 16th century are given below:
(a) Danish East India Company, (b) Dutch East India Company, (c) French East India Company, (d) British Company Rule, (e) British East India Company, (f) British Imperial Rule and (g) Portuguese.

Arrange the above given list in order(first to last) of the European powers/rule that established control over regions of India.

• A. (g), (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f).
• B. (a), (c), (b), (d), (f), (e), (g).
• C. (g), (b), (e), (a), (c), (d), (f).
• D. (f), (g), (d), (b), (c), (a), (e).

Answer 1

The correct option is C (g), (b), (e), (a), (c), (d), (f).

The Dutch, the French, and the British all made their way to India and fought to establish power. It was the British that emerged victorious.

The below given image highlights the various European powers and the period during which they had influence over India.