Q. Which of the following were French colonial settlements in India?

1. Pondicherry
2. Chandannagar
3. Mahe
4. Yanam

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Notes: Pondicherry, Chandannagar, Mahe, and Yanam were all French colonial settlements in India. Pondicherry (now Puducherry) was the main French base, while Chandannagar is in West Bengal. Mahe is located in Kerala, and Yanam is in Andhra Pradesh. All four retained French influence until the mid-20th century and show French architectural and cultural remnants.