Here are 30+ Gk MCQs About Modern Indian History Q.1 ‘Diu’ was the colony of which European power? A) Portuguese B) English C) Dutch D) French Answer: A) Portuguese Q.2 In 1661 the British East India Company obtained which city from Charles II? A) Bombay B) Madras C) Kannur D) Calcutta Answer: A) Bombay … Read more
Here are, 50 Gk MCQs about Modern Indian History: Q.1 Which Governor General of India introduced Postage Stamp in India? A) Lord Dalhousie B) Lord Auckland C) Lord Canning D) Lord William Bentinck Answer: A) Lord Dalhousie Q.2 In which year first telegraph line between Calcutta and Agra was opened? A) 1852 B) 1853 C) … Read more
The British East India Company was founded in 1600 AD with the motive of spice trading with India. But soon they established trading posts in places like Surat, Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay. Over time, the Company expanded its influence, using military force and diplomacy to control large territories of India. They worked day & night … Read more
The Portuguese East India Company, established in 1628 by King Philip III of Portugal. Its primary goal was spice trade and protect Portuguese colonial interests in India, especially Goa, Diu, and Cochin. However, the company struggled due to corruption, poor administration, and competition from other European powers. It failed to gain significant influence and was … Read more