The increased demand for Indian textiles in European markets in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries led to the following changes for Indian weavers : A. Expanding crafts of spinning, bleaching and dyeing B. Increased independence in working of craftspersons C. Variety in designs and increased creativity of craftspersons D. Working on a new system of advance payments from agents Choose the correct option :

Consider the following fruits: I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava. How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

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 effect…

With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

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…

Read the following statements and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : As the indigo trade grew, commercial agents and officials of the Company began investing in indigo production. Reason (R)…