Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

Consider the following table:<br/><br/>| Development | Connection with Portuguese decline |<br/>|---|---|<br/>| Discovery of Brazil | Diverted Portuguese colonising activity towards the West |<br/>| Union of Spain and Portugal | Drew Portugal into Spain's wars with England and Holland |<br/>| Rise of the Marathas | Created a powerful neighbour that captured Salsette and Bassein |<br/>| Portuguese religious policy | Increased acceptance among both Muslims and Hindus |<br/><br/>How many rows are correctly matched in all respects?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
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