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Q. In Pulicat, located north of Chennai, who among the following built the Castle Geldria?

[A] French

[B] British

[C] Portuguese

[D] Dutch

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The Portuguese who established a control over Pulicat since 1502 were overthrown by the Dutch. In Pulicat, located 60 kilometers north of Chennai, the Dutch built the Castle Geldria.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. In Pulicat, located north of Chennai, who among the following built the Castle Geldria?

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