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Forts and Palaces of Puducherry

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Which fort in Puducherry was built by the French in the 17th century?

  1. Fort Saint Louis

  2. Fort White

  3. Fort Dupleix

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fort Saint Louis is the oldest fort in Puducherry, built by the French in 1673.

What is the name of the palace in Puducherry that was once the residence of the French Governor?

  1. Raj Niwas

  2. Government House

  3. Palace of the Governor

  4. Governor's Mansion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raj Niwas is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, and was once the residence of the French Governor.

Which fort in Puducherry was built by the British in the 18th century?

  1. Fort Saint George

  2. Fort William

  3. Fort Cornwallis

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fort Cornwallis was built by the British in 1759, after they captured Puducherry from the French.

What is the name of the palace in Puducherry that was once the residence of the Nawab of Arcot?

  1. Nawab's Palace

  2. Arcot Palace

  3. Palace of the Nawab

  4. Nawab's Mansion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nawab's Palace is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the Nawab of Arcot.

Which fort in Puducherry was built by the Dutch in the 17th century?

  1. Fort Geldria

  2. Fort Orange

  3. Fort Nassau

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fort Geldria was built by the Dutch in 1616, and was the first European fort in Puducherry.

What is the name of the palace in Puducherry that was once the residence of the Raja of Puducherry?

  1. Raja's Palace

  2. Puducherry Palace

  3. Palace of the Raja

  4. Raja's Mansion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja's Palace is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the Raja of Puducherry.

Which fort in Puducherry was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century?

  1. Fort Saint Thomas

  2. Fort White

  3. Fort Dupleix

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fort Saint Thomas was built by the Portuguese in 1545, and was the first European fort in India.

What is the name of the palace in Puducherry that was once the residence of the French Governor-General?

  1. Government House

  2. Palace of the Governor-General

  3. Governor-General's Mansion

  4. Raj Niwas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government House is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the French Governor-General.

Which fort in Puducherry was built by the Marathas in the 18th century?

  1. Fort Saint Louis

  2. Fort White

  3. Fort Dupleix

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fort White was built by the Marathas in 1760, after they captured Puducherry from the French.

What is the name of the palace in Puducherry that was once the residence of the British Governor?

  1. Government House

  2. Palace of the Governor

  3. Governor's Mansion

  4. Raj Niwas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government House is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the British Governor.

Which fort in Puducherry was built by the Mysoreans in the 18th century?

  1. Fort Saint Louis

  2. Fort White

  3. Fort Dupleix

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fort Dupleix was built by the Mysoreans in 1783, after they captured Puducherry from the British.

What is the name of the palace in Puducherry that was once the residence of the French Lieutenant-Governor?

  1. Government House

  2. Palace of the Lieutenant-Governor

  3. Lieutenant-Governor's Mansion

  4. Raj Niwas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government House is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the French Lieutenant-Governor.

Which fort in Puducherry was built by the Nawab of Arcot in the 18th century?

  1. Fort Saint Louis

  2. Fort White

  3. Fort Dupleix

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fort Pondicherry was built by the Nawab of Arcot in 1748, after he captured Puducherry from the French.

What is the name of the palace in Puducherry that was once the residence of the Raja of Tanjore?

  1. Raja's Palace

  2. Tanjore Palace

  3. Palace of the Raja

  4. Raja's Mansion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja's Palace is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the Raja of Tanjore.

Which fort in Puducherry was built by the British in the 19th century?

  1. Fort Saint Louis

  2. Fort White

  3. Fort Dupleix

  4. Fort Pondicherry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fort Pondicherry was rebuilt by the British in the 19th century, after they captured Puducherry from the French.

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