11. During the initial years, which Indian kingdom emerged as a major rival to the French East India Company in India?
a) Mughal Empire
b) Maratha Empire
c) Vijayanagara Empire
d) Kingdom of Travancore
12. The French East India Company faced significant resistance from the British East India Company in India. In 1746, which British commander captured and occupied Pondicherry?
a) Robert Clive
b) Charles Godeheu
c) Robert Bourgeois de La Richardière
d) Admiral Edward Boscawen
13. The French East India Company faced challenges from other European powers, especially in India and Southeast Asia. Which country eventually acquired most of France’s Indian trading posts?
a) England
b) Portugal
c) Netherlands
d) Spain
14. The French East India Company established a settlement named Mahe in India. In which present-day Indian state is it located?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Goa
d) Maharashtra
15. The French East India Company faced a significant setback in India after the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760. Which British commander led the British forces to victory?
a) Robert Clive
b) Sir Eyre Coote
c) Robert Bourgeois de La Richardière
d) Admiral Edward Boscawen
