Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) History Modern Indian History Rise of British Power
Consider the following statements regarding the entry of European traders in India:
- The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a trading presence in India.
- The Dutch focused heavily on spice trade in the Coromandel Coast.
- The British East India Company initially came for trade but soon engaged in political control.
- The French were the last Europeans to set up trading posts in India.
Which statements are correct?
1
1, 2, and 4
2
2 and 4 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2, and 3