In 1720, the British government enacted a legislation banning the use of printed cotton textiles _ _ _ _ in England.
A
Bandanna
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B
Cossaes
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C
Chintz
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D
Jamdani
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Solution
The correct option is C Chintz Explanation: In 1720, the British government enacted a legislation banning the use of printed cotton textiles – chintz – in England. Interestingly, this Act was known as the Calico Act.