What was one of the main reasons foreign invaders were attracted to India during its period of political instability?
A) The desire for political power
B) The rich treasuries, metals, and mineral reserves
C) The advanced military technology
D) The extensive naval power
Answer: B) The rich treasuries, metals, and mineral reserves
Which of the following invaders occupied India for the longest period?
A) Greeks
B) Mughals
C) Portuguese
D) British
Answer: B) Mughals
What was a primary target of the Mughal invaders in India?
A) Agricultural land
B) Indian art and crafts
C) Temples and Vedic culture
D) Indian textiles
Answer: C) Temples and Vedic culture
What was destroyed by the Mughal invaders that severely impacted the Indian knowledge tradition?
A) Indian trade routes
B) Indian ports and shipping industry
C) Libraries and educational institutions like Nalanda
D) Indian agricultural systems
Answer: C) Libraries and educational institutions like Nalanda
How did the British impact India's economy during their rule?
A) By boosting India's global trade
B) By reducing India's economic output from 27% to less than 3% of the world's economy
C) By enhancing Indian textile and shipbuilding industries
D) By promoting Indian cultural heritage
Answer: B) By reducing India's economic output from 27% to less than 3% of the world's economy
What was one of the British strategies to control Indian industries and businesses?
A) Promoting Indian textiles and shipbuilding globally
B) Imposing heavy taxes and restrictions on Indian goods
C) Encouraging competition between Indian and British goods
D) Investing in Indian agricultural development
Answer: B) Imposing heavy taxes and restrictions on Indian goods
Which Indian industry was particularly noted for its global excellence before British rule?
A) Shipbuilding
B) Agriculture
C) Textile production
D) Iron ore mining
Answer: C) Textile production
What was one of the effects of British taxation policies on Indian agriculture?
A) Increased agricultural exports
B) Prosperity and reduced farmer debt
C) Burdening farmers with debt and forcing them to sell their children
D) Enhancement of domestic agricultural markets
Answer: C) Burdening farmers with debt and forcing them to sell their children
What was one of the British objectives during their colonial rule in India?
A) To support the development of Indian industries
B) To gain control over India's natural resources and markets
C) To promote cultural exchange between India and Britain
D) To improve the living conditions of Indian citizens
Answer: B) To gain control over India's natural resources and markets
What role did Indian temples play in the Indian knowledge tradition before the foreign invasions?
A) Centers for agricultural development
B) Knowledge centers and educational institutions
C) Trade and business hubs
D) Centers for political administration
Answer: B) Knowledge centers and educational institutions
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