In 1720, the __________banned the use of certain kinds of Indian textiles in England.

Calico Act

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Muslin Act

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Mulmul Act

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Indian Cotton Act

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Solution

The correct option is A Calico Act
In 1720, the British government enacted a legislation banning the use of certain kinds of Indian textiles in England. And this Act is popularly known as the Calico Act.

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