Question
Which foreign power made the Indian pepper trade a royal monopoly?
The correct answer is
The Portuguese
The Portuguese established control over the Indian spice trade, including pepper, by monopolizing its trade in the early 16th century.
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Important Questions from Ports and trade routes
- Which of the following pairs of Himalayan Glaciers and their location is/are correctly matched ?
1. Siachen – Nubra Valley Region
2. Chungphar – Kumaon-Garhwal Region
3. Zemu – Central Nepal Region
4. Gasherbrum – Pir Panjal Range
Select the answer using the code given below : The Union Government has approved the setting up of a major port at a place called Vadhavan. In which of the following states is Vadhavan located?
India’s largest port by volume of cargo handled is ___________ port.
Which port is developed as a satellite port?
Fort St. George, a significant British stronghold, was established in which Indian city?
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