Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

Which one of the following statements best describes the Danish presence in India?

  1. Their principal settlement was at Serampore, and they became better known for missionary activity than for commerce.
  2. Their principal settlement was at Nagapatam, from where they monopolised the trade in black pepper.
  3. Their principal settlement was Pondicherry, supported by their possession of Mauritius and Reunion.
  4. Their principal settlement was Bombay, which they obtained through a royal marriage.
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