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UPSC Prelims 2000 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
"You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because — used to be Danish outpost. This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beach front is a quaint gem." The place referred to in this quotation lies on the:
- (a) Tamil Nadu coast
- (b) Kerala coast
- (c) Karnataka coast
- (d) Goa coast
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu coast
Tranquebar (Tharangambadi), Tamil Nadu, was a Danish colony with Fort Dansborg and the New Jerusalem Church.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Kerala’s colonial towns were Portuguese and Dutch.
(c) Karnataka had no Danish post.
(d) Goa was Portuguese.
The trap
None.
🔒 Danish posts: Tranquebar (TN), Serampore (WB). Sold to the British in 1845.
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