Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
41
Which city became the headquarters of the EIC in South India?
Answer:
Madras
Fort St. George in Madras became the EIC’s southern administrative and trading center.
42
Which European power was the strongest rival of the English in India during the 17th century?
Answer:
Dutch
The Dutch East India Company was the major competitor of the English in early trade.
43
Who was the first English ambassador to the Mughal court?
Answer:
Sir Thomas Roe
Sir Thomas Roe reached Jahangir's court in 1615 and secured trade privileges for the EIC.
44
Which Mughal emperor granted permission to the EIC to trade in Surat?
Answer:
Jahangir
Jahangir granted the English permission after Captain Hawkins and later Sir Thomas Roe visited the Mughal court.
45
Where did the East India Company establish its first factory in India?
Answer:
Surat
The first EIC factory was set up at Surat in 1612 after gaining permission from the Mughal Emperor.
46
What was the main purpose of the East India Company at the time of its establishment?
Answer:
Trade and commerce
The original aim of the EIC was to engage in trade, especially spices, with the East.
47
Which English monarch granted the East India Company its original charter?
Answer:
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I issued the charter in 1600, allowing the EIC to trade in the East Indies.
48
When was the East India Company (EIC) founded?
Answer:
1600
The East India Company was founded on 31 December 1600 by a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I.