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Question 61. With reference to Pondicherry (Now Puducherry), consider the following statements.
  1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese.
  2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French.
  3. The English never occupied Pondicherry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1.    Only 1
  2.    2 and 3
  3.    Only 3
  4.    1, 2 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only 1
Answer: (a)
Question 62. Which one of the following is incorrect about British economic policy in India?
  1.    Converted India into an importer and absorber of British goods
  2.    Converted India into a producer of raw material to feed British industries
  3.    Turned India into a fertile ground for British capital investment
  4.    Focused more on cash crops
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Turned India into a fertile ground for British capital investment
Answer: (c)British government policies converted India into an exporter of raw material and market for end products of industries located in Britain which in no way helped Indian industries to grow. Agriculture was commercialised which shifted focus from food crops to cash crops to maximise the profit.
Question 63. Which one of the following European trading company was the first to establish its factory at Surat?
  1.    The Dutch
  2.    The English
  3.    The French
  4.    The Portuguese
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> The English
Answer: (b)

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