Practice Dutch - 3.4.2 | 3. India in the 18th Century | ICSE Class 8 History
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Question 1

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What was the central focus of the Dutch in India?

💡 Hint: Think about what was valuable during their trading period.

Question 2

Easy

Name one trading post established by the Dutch.

💡 Hint: These are ports on the eastern coast of India.

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Question 1

What was the primary interest of the Dutch in India?

  • Political control
  • Spice trade
  • Military expansion

💡 Hint: Consider what drove European countries to India.

Question 2

True or False: The Dutch established direct political control in India during the 18th century.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on their objectives in the region.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the decline of the Mughal Empire provided opportunities to both the Dutch and their European counterparts.

💡 Hint: Explore the interactions between local rulers and foreign traders.

Question 2

Assess the strategies employed by the Dutch in India against their competitors and how effective these strategies were.

💡 Hint: Think about trade versus military strategies in the context of the era.

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