Q. Consider the timeline of the following European powers settling in India:

1. English
2. Portuguese
3. French
4. Dutch

Arrange these powers chronologically.
Answer: Portuguese, English, Dutch, French
Notes: The correct chronological order of the settlement of the following European powers in India is Portuguese (1498), English (1600), Dutch (1602), French (1664). Therefore, the correct answer is Portuguese, English, Dutch, French.

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