Question

Q. With reference to English East India Company, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The English opened their first factory in India at SURAT in 1608. English opened their first factory in South India at Masulipatnam.

Statement 2 is correct: In Eastern India, the English Company had opened its first factories at Orissa in 1633. In 1651 it was permitted to trade at Hugli in Bengal. The company also established their settlement at Patna and Balasore.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Island of Bombay was acquired by the East India Company from Portugal in 1668.