Prelims 2021

Q. In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?

1.Broach
2.Chicacole
3.Trichinopoly
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Correct Answer: a) 1 only

Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper

Explanation :

By 1st quarter of 17th century , English East India Company had established factories at Surat, Broach, Ahmedabad, Agra, and Masulipatam and not at Chicacole and Tichonopoly.

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