Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
I. In the beginning Bombay was under the Portuguese control
II. Control of Bombay passed onto the French in the 17th century
III. The Marathas replaced the French in Bombay.
IV. Bombay became the capital of the Presidency in early 19th century

• A. I, II and IV
• B. I and IV
• C. I, II and III
• D. II, III and IV

Answer 1

The correct option is B I and IV

• In the beginning Bombay was under the control of Portuguese. But in the middle of 7th century Dutch Empire compelled the Britishers to gain the possession over western India.
• On 21st may 1962 Bombay come into possession of British Empire. Bombay became capital of presidency in early 19th century. It happened after anglo-maratha war.

Bombay became the base camp of East India Company's trade and till 19th century it became the important industrial centre.

So option B is correct.