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Which of the following cities were called Presidency cities?

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Delhi, Bombay, Madras
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Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta
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Bombay, Madras, Calcutta
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Delhi, Madras, Calcutta
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The correct option is C Bombay, Madras, Calcutta
Three administrative regions were developed by the British government which were called 'Presidencies'. Each had its own capital namely, Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. They were the main centres of the economic activities and trade of the English East India Company.

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