{"id":351791,"date":"2025-12-12T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=351791"},"modified":"2025-12-13T11:27:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T05:57:37","slug":"upsc-prelims-marathon-12-december-the-advent-of-europeans-in-india-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-marathon-12-december-the-advent-of-europeans-in-india-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 December &#8211; The Advent of Europeans in India &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are posting <strong>prelims marathon MCQs<\/strong> for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. <strong>Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 December <\/strong><strong>The Advent of Europeans in India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n <div class=\"main_quiz_col\">\r\n <a href=\"?quiz_ready=start\" class=\"quiz_ready\">Start Quiz<\/a>\r\n <div class=\"marks_box\">\r\n <h5>Marking Pattern<\/h5>\r\n <p><strong>Correct Answer : <\/strong> 2<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Wrong Answer : <\/strong> -0.66<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"right-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"questions_sign\">\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"green answered\"><\/span> Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"red not_answered\"><\/span> Not Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"magenta marked_for_review\"><\/span> Marked For Review\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"grey not_visited\"><\/span> Not Visited\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    function goBack(){\r\n\r\n   window.history.back();\r\n\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"question_navigation_area\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h5 class=\"card-header\">CHOOSE A QUESTION<\/h5>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <ul class=\"navigation_btns owl-carousel owl-theme\" id=\"owl-demo\">\r\n <div class=\"for_scroll\">\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head1\" class=\"nav1\"><button id=\"question1\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"1\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>1<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head2\" class=\"nav2\"><button id=\"question2\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"2\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>2<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head3\" class=\"nav3\"><button id=\"question3\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"3\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>3<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head4\" class=\"nav4\"><button id=\"question4\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"4\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>4<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head5\" class=\"nav5\"><button id=\"question5\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"5\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>5<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head6\" class=\"nav6\"><button id=\"question6\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"6\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>6<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head7\" class=\"nav7\"><button id=\"question7\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"7\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>7<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head8\" class=\"nav8\"><button id=\"question8\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"8\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>8<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head9\" class=\"nav9\"><button id=\"question9\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"9\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>9<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head10\" class=\"nav10\"><button id=\"question10\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"10\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>10<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"btn-submit reset_sbmit\">\r\n <input type=\"button\" class=\"ays_finish action_button end_quiz\" id=\"wpq_finish\" value=\"Finish Test\"\/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<input type=\"reset\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Reset Test\" value=\"Reset Test\" class=\"ays_reset action_button\" id=\"ays_reset\" \/><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"left-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\"> \r\n <div class=\"question-listing\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"question_number\">\r\n<div class=\"timer_sec\">\r\n <label>Time Left :<\/label><span id=\"wpq_timer\" style=\"visibility:hidden;\">10<\/span><span id=\"timer\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <form>\r\n <div class=\"quest_list_type\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_slider\">\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head1 active\" data-quiz-id=\"351798\" id=\"question_head1\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 1<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351798\" class=\"post-351798 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following events and their associated years: <br>I.\tEuropean Action\/Company\tII.\tYear <br>A.\tThe Portuguese captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur.\t1.\t1602 <br>B.\tThe English East India Company received its Royal Charter.\t2.\t1664 <br>C.\tThe Dutch East India Company (VOC) was formed.\t3.\t1510 <br>D.\tThe French East India Company was established under Colbert.\t4.\t1600 <br>Which of the following options correctly matches the European action with its corresponding year? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"A-3, B-4, C-1, D-23933\">\r\n <input id = \"A-3, B-4, C-1, D-23933\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351798[]\" data-radio=\"351798\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"A-4, B-3, C-2, D-13933\">\r\n <input id = \"A-4, B-3, C-2, D-13933\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351798[]\" data-radio=\"351798\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"A-3, B-1, C-4, D-23933\">\r\n <input id = \"A-3, B-1, C-4, D-23933\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351798[]\" data-radio=\"351798\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"A-2, B-4, C-3, D-13933\">\r\n <input id = \"A-2, B-4, C-3, D-13933\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351798[]\" data-radio=\"351798\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous disabled\" id=\"351798\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351798\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351798\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351798\" id=\"351798\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351798\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head2 \" data-quiz-id=\"351799\" id=\"question_head2\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 2<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351799\" class=\"post-351799 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the factors that propelled the European Age of Exploration and the subsequent arrival in India, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe primary goal was to bypass the effective trade monopoly held by Arab merchants and the city-states of Venice and Genoa over the Eastern spice trade.<br> 2.\tThe Fall of Constantinople in 1453 completely blocked all pre-existing trade routes, both land and sea, between Europe and Asia, thus mandating the discovery of a new sea route. <br>3.\tThe Portuguese were driven by a Militant Christianity objective, which included finding the mythical Christian kingdom of &#8216;Prester John&#8217; in Africa to form an alliance against the Islamic powers. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only2006\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only2006\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351799[]\" data-radio=\"351799\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only2006\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only2006\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351799[]\" data-radio=\"351799\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only2006\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only2006\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351799[]\" data-radio=\"351799\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 32006\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 32006\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351799[]\" data-radio=\"351799\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351799\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351799\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351799\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351799\" id=\"351799\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351799\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head3 \" data-quiz-id=\"351800\" id=\"question_head3\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 3<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351800\" class=\"post-351800 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With respect to the influence of the European Renaissance on the Portuguese ventures in the East, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe Renaissance fostered a spirit of secular humanism which ensured that the Portuguese mission in India was confined strictly to commerce, free from any religious proselytisation agenda. <br>2.\tThe intellectual curiosity and scientific advancements triggered by the Renaissance led to significant improvements in nautical sciences and shipbuilding technology, making long-distance oceanic travel viable. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only3185\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only3185\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351800[]\" data-radio=\"351800\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only3185\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only3185\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351800[]\" data-radio=\"351800\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 23185\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 23185\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351800[]\" data-radio=\"351800\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 23185\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 23185\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351800[]\" data-radio=\"351800\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351800\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351800\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351800\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351800\" id=\"351800\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351800\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head4 \" data-quiz-id=\"351801\" id=\"question_head4\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 4<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351801\" class=\"post-351801 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following statements regarding the economic impetus for the Portuguese push for a direct sea route to India: <br>1.\tThe immediate financial viability was confirmed when Vasco da Gama&#8217;s first voyage returned a profit of approximately sixty times the cost of the entire expedition. <br>2.\tThe expanding economic growth in Europe created a huge demand for Oriental goods, which exacerbated the problem of bullion drain to the East via the traditional, expensive trade routes. <br>3.\tThe Portuguese crown reserved the trade of certain high-value commodities like spices, horses, copper, and silver as a &#8216;royal monopoly&#8217; to control the market and maximize state revenue. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only4790\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only4790\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351801[]\" data-radio=\"351801\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only4790\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only4790\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351801[]\" data-radio=\"351801\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only4790\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only4790\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351801[]\" data-radio=\"351801\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 34790\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 34790\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351801[]\" data-radio=\"351801\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351801\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351801\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351801\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351801\" id=\"351801\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351801\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head5 \" data-quiz-id=\"351802\" id=\"question_head5\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 5<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351802\" class=\"post-351802 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the quest for commercial dominance among the European powers in the Indian Ocean, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe Dutch, through the efficient functioning of the VOC, emerged as the dominant European power in the Indian Ocean region by the mid-17th century, though their focus gradually shifted more towards the Indonesian Archipelago. <br>2.\tThe English East India Company&#8217;s successful defeat of the Portuguese naval squadron in the Battle of Swally (1612) was instrumental in securing a Farman from the Mughal Emperor Jahangir to establish a permanent factory at Surat. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only4415\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only4415\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351802[]\" data-radio=\"351802\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only4415\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only4415\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351802[]\" data-radio=\"351802\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 24415\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 24415\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351802[]\" data-radio=\"351802\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 24415\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 24415\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351802[]\" data-radio=\"351802\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351802\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351802\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351802\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351802\" id=\"351802\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351802\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head6 \" data-quiz-id=\"351803\" id=\"question_head6\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 6<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351803\" class=\"post-351803 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the early European trading system in India, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tA &#8216;factory&#8217; essentially functioned as a heavily fortified warehouse complex managed by a &#8216;Factor&#8217;, which included offices, residential quarters, and storage for goods meant for export. <br>2.\tThe goods transported from Europe to India often included heavy, low-value items like timber, copper, and building materials, which were essential to serve as ballast for the return journey&#8217;s high-value cargo. <br>3.\tThe establishment of direct trade routes led to the immediate and complete cessation of all long-distance maritime trade previously conducted by Indian and Arab merchants. <br>Select the correct answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only8989\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only8989\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351803[]\" data-radio=\"351803\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"3 only8989\">\r\n <input id = \"3 only8989\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351803[]\" data-radio=\"351803\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8989\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8989\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351803[]\" data-radio=\"351803\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 38989\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 38989\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351803[]\" data-radio=\"351803\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351803\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351803\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351803\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351803\" id=\"351803\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351803\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head7 \" data-quiz-id=\"351804\" id=\"question_head7\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 7<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351804\" class=\"post-351804 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following statements regarding the key features of Portuguese trade in India: <br>1.\tThe Portuguese attempted to enforce a complete and exclusive royal monopoly on the import of war-horses into India, which was successful throughout the 16th century, crippling the cavalry of the Deccan Sultanates. <br>2.\tThe most valuable commodity exported from the Malabar Coast to Lisbon was black pepper, followed by other spices like cinnamon and cloves. <br>3.\tThe Portuguese are responsible for introducing several key commercial crops from the New World, such as tobacco, cashew, and chili peppers, to the Indian subcontinent. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only8238\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only8238\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351804[]\" data-radio=\"351804\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only8238\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only8238\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351804[]\" data-radio=\"351804\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8238\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8238\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351804[]\" data-radio=\"351804\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 38238\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 38238\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351804[]\" data-radio=\"351804\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351804\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351804\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351804\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351804\" id=\"351804\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351804\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head8 \" data-quiz-id=\"351805\" id=\"question_head8\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 8<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351805\" class=\"post-351805 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to Francisco De Almeida, the first Viceroy of Portuguese India (1505-1509), consider the following statements: <br>1.\tHis primary mandate from the Portuguese crown was to consolidate the position of the Portuguese and destroy the naval power of Muslim traders by seizing key choke points like Hormuz, Aden, and Malacca.<br> 2.\tHe advocated for and strictly adhered to the \u2018Blue Water Policy\u2019 (Cartaze System), which prioritised naval supremacy in the Indian Ocean over the acquisition of extensive land territories in India. <br>3.\tHe was defeated and killed in a naval battle off Diu by the combined fleet of the Sultan of Gujarat and the Mameluke Sultan of Egypt. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only205\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only205\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351805[]\" data-radio=\"351805\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"3 only205\">\r\n <input id = \"3 only205\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351805[]\" data-radio=\"351805\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only205\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only205\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351805[]\" data-radio=\"351805\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 3205\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 3205\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351805[]\" data-radio=\"351805\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351805\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351805\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351805\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351805\" id=\"351805\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351805\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head9 \" data-quiz-id=\"351806\" id=\"question_head9\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 9<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351806\" class=\"post-351806 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to Alfonso de Albuquerque, who succeeded Almeida as Governor, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tHe is widely regarded as the real founder of the Portuguese power in the East, having captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510, making it the first European sovereign possession in India. <br>2.\tHe systematically enforced the Cartaz (naval pass) system, making it a major source of revenue and a tool for asserting Portuguese maritime control in the Indian Ocean. <br>3.\tHis social policy included the attempt to blend with the local populace by encouraging Portuguese men to marry Indian women, while simultaneously persecuting Muslims during the conquest of Goa.<br> Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only8900\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only8900\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351806[]\" data-radio=\"351806\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only8900\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only8900\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351806[]\" data-radio=\"351806\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8900\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8900\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351806[]\" data-radio=\"351806\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 38900\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 38900\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351806[]\" data-radio=\"351806\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351806\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351806\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351806\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351806\" id=\"351806\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351806\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head10 \" data-quiz-id=\"351807\" id=\"question_head10\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 10<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351807\" class=\"post-351807 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to Nino da Cunha (Governor, 1529-1538), consider the following statements: <br>1.\tHe transferred the headquarters of the Portuguese government in India from Cochin to the more strategically located Goa. <br>2.\tHe acquired the island of Bassein and the strategically vital port of Diu through treaties with Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat. <br>3.\tHe secured a strong foothold in Eastern India by expanding Portuguese influence in Bengal, establishing Hooghly as their main trading settlement in the region. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only5436\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only5436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351807[]\" data-radio=\"351807\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only5436\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only5436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351807[]\" data-radio=\"351807\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only5436\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only5436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351807[]\" data-radio=\"351807\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 35436\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 35436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351807[]\" data-radio=\"351807\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351807\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351807\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351807\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351807\" id=\"351807\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next disabled\" id=\"351807\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"act_buttons\">\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/form>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div id=\"Quiz_res\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n <div class=\"loader\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/mcq-quiz\/assets\/img\/loader.gif?w=750&#038;ssl=1\" border=\"0\" style=\"width:10%\"\/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div id=\"quiz_result_page\">\r\n <div id=\"ques_title\"> <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"row\">\r\n <div class=\"col-md-6 border-right\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same\">Total Number of Questions :\r\n <span class=\"total_que\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same\">Total Not Attempted Questions :\r\n <span class=\"unanswerscore\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same green\">Total Correct : \r\n <span class=\"total_right\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same red\">Total Wrong : \r\n <span class=\"total_wrong\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\"><div id=\"score\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"chart_div\"><\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"action_buttons\">\r\n <div style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"> \r\n <input class=\"wp_restartQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Restart Test\" name=\"restartQuiz\" value=\"Restart Test\"> \r\n <input id=\"butt1\" 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!important;\r\n color:#000 !important;\r\n font-size:20px !important;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n <style>\r\n .right-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.left-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.ays_unmarked,#Quiz_res,.loader,.marked-text{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n .ays_unmarked.unmark_reviewed,.wp_hidequestion_button,.next_previw_btn .removeAnswer{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n \n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 December The Advent of Europeans in India For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; click here,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/question\/with-reference-to-nino-da-cunha-governor-1529-1538-consider-the-following-statements-1-he-transferred-the-headquarters-of-the-portuguese-government-in-india-from-cochin-to-the-more-strategically\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">With reference to Nino da Cunha (Governor, 1529-1538), consider the following statements: <br \/>1.\tHe transferred the headquarters of the Portuguese government in India from Cochin to the more strategically located Goa. <br \/>2.\tHe acquired the island of Bassein and the strategically vital port of Diu through treaties with Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat. <br \/>3.\tHe secured a strong foothold in Eastern India by expanding Portuguese influence in Bengal, establishing Hooghly as their main trading settlement in the region. <br \/>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-351791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prelims-marathon","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351791"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351791\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=351791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=351791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}