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Portuguese traders came across fine cotton textile at an Indian port. They tweaked the name of the port slightly and called the fabric .

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Muslin
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Calico
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Chhint
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Bandanna
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The correct option is B Calico
Portuguese spice traders were the first to come across fine cotton textile at an Indian port, Calicut. They tweaked the name of the port a little and named the fabric Calico.

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