The ‘Blue Water Policy’ was associated with which Portuguese Governor in India?
A. Nino da Cunha
B. Albuquerque
C. Martin Afonso de Souza
D. Almeida
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese governor, followed the 'Blue Water Policy' to control the Indian Ocean by dominating naval power rather than building territorial empire.
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The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942 as a direct response to the failure of the Cripps Mission to offer any meaningful constitutional concessions.
Explanation:
The Portuguese, under Afonso de Albuquerque, captured Goa from the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur in 1510, making it the first European territorial possession in India.
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The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on February 5, 1922, when a violent mob set fire to a police station, killing 22 policemen. This led Gandhi to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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