8TH SOCIAL - HISTORY - ADVENT OF THE EUROPEANS - 6

TN 8th Social Science – Advent of the Europeans: The Dutch (MCQ Quiz)

1. When was the Dutch United East India Company formed?
1592
1602
1612
1702

Answer: 1602
Explanation: The Dutch United East India Company was formed in 1602 to carry out trade in the East Indies.

2. Where did the Dutch establish their first factory in India?
Surat
Pulicat
Masulipatnam
Chinsura

Answer: Masulipatnam
Explanation: The Dutch established their first factory in Masulipatnam in 1605.

3. What fort did the Dutch build in Pulicat in 1613?
Fort Geldria
Fort William
Fort St. George
Fort Amsterdam

Answer: Fort Geldria
Explanation: In Pulicat, the Dutch built the fort Geldria which was their seat of power.

4. In which year did the Dutch shift their headquarters from Pulicat to Nagapatnam?
1605
1623
1659
1690

Answer: 1690
Explanation: The Dutch shifted their headquarters to Nagapatnam in 1690.

5. Which commodity did the Dutch monopolize in their trade?
Cotton
Black Pepper
Silk
Opium

Answer: Black Pepper
Explanation: The Dutch monopolized the trade in black pepper and other spices in India.

6. Which city did the Dutch capture from the Portuguese in 1605?
Pulicat
Cochin
Amboyna
Nagapatnam

Answer: Amboyna
Explanation: In 1605, the Dutch captured Amboyna from the Portuguese.

7. What was the original Dutch headquarters in India?
Pulicat
Surat
Chinsura
Cochin

Answer: Pulicat
Explanation: Initially, Pulicat was the headquarters of the Dutch in India.

8. When were the Dutch finally defeated by the English?
1720
1739
1760
1759

Answer: 1759
Explanation: The Dutch were defeated by the English in the Battle of Bedera in 1759.

9. Which fort was built by the Dutch in 1613?
Fort Geldria
Fort William
Fort St. George
Fort Santiago

Answer: Fort Geldria
Explanation: Fort Geldria was built in Pulicat by the Dutch in 1613.

10. Which item was exported from Pulicat by the Dutch?
Tea
Tobacco
Diamonds
Sugar

Answer: Diamonds
Explanation: Diamonds were exported by the Dutch from Pulicat to western countries.

11. Which place was made a Dutch stronghold in South India?
Surat
Amboyna
Pulicat
Nagapatnam

Answer: Nagapatnam
Explanation: Nagapatnam became the Dutch stronghold in South India.