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The East India Company appointed a paid servant called the _____ whose job was to supervise weavers.

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Guard
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Viceroy
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Counsellor
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Gomastha
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Solution

The correct option is D Gomastha
The East India Company appointed a paid servant called the gomastha, whose job was to supervise weavers, collect supplies and perform quality checks on cloth. The weavers working for the Company were prevented from dealing with other buyers.

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