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Advent of the Europeans – MCQ Quiz (TN 8th Social Science)

1. What were the written sources of Modern Indian History?

Oral stories Folk songs and ballads Paintings Literature, Travel accounts, Diaries, Manuscripts

2. Who can be called the "Father of National Archives of India"?

Lord Curzon George William Forrest Warren Hastings James Mill

3. What is NAI?

National Agricultural Institute National Achievers of India National Archives of India None of the above

4. Which invention helped in the spread of ideas and information during modern history?

Compass Printing press Telescope Typewriter

5. Who was Ananda Ranga Pillai?

French soldier British general Dubash in Pondicherry Portuguese merchant

6. What does the term “Dubash” mean?

A French missionary An English administrator A translator or interpreter None of these

7. Which of the following is NOT a written source?

Literature Pamphlets Coins Travel Accounts

8. Where is the National Archives of India located?

Mumbai Delhi Chennai Kolkata

9. Which of the following is an example of archival source?

Newspaper Manuscripts Paintings Folk Songs

10. Travel accounts of foreigners are considered as _____.

Religious books Coins Written sources Paintings