Consider the following statements about the arms used by Europeans in warfare in India : 1. The flint-lock muskets could work even in wet weather. 2. The addition of bayonet made musket a more effective and dangerous weapon in close combat. 3. The wrought-iron cannon barrels were easy to move and manoeuvre. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the arms used by Europeans in warfare in India: 1. The flint-lock muskets could work even in wet weather. 2. The addition of bayonet made musket a more effecti…

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 Pondiche…

With reference to the French East India Company's activities in India, consider the following statements. 1. The Compagnie des Indes Orientales was founded by Louis XIV in 1664 and was granted a 50-y…

Which of the following is/are correct statements regarding the French East India Company? 1. It was a private company. 2. It was chartered by King Louis XIV. 3. It was abolished soon after the French…

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Dutch East India Company was formed after the formation of the British East India Company. 2. Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498.