Q. With reference to the early European presence in India, consider the following statements:
1.The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India and established their political headquarters in Goa.
2.The Dutch and English followed the Portuguese model of combining political aggression with naval power.
3.The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked the beginning of the formal British rule in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Portuguese were the first Europeans in India, with Vasco da Gama’s voyage and the establishment of their headquarters in Goa in 1510.
  • The Dutch and English emulated the Portuguese strategy of using naval superiority and political assertiveness to control trade.
  • The Battle of Plassey in 1757 is traditionally considered the starting point of British rule in India.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India  – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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