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KPSC KAS 2020 · Question 69 of 100

Which of the following statements about British East India Company are true ? A. It was formed in 1599 by a group of merchants known as The Merchant Adventurers. B. It was granted a charter by Queen Elizabeth in 1600 giving monopoly of eastern trade for an indefinite period. C. It decided to open a factory at Surat in 1608. D. Company's monopoly of trade was abolished by James I in 1609. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Modern History - East India Company

  1. AA and D only
  2. BA, B and D only
  3. CA and C onlyCorrect
  4. DA and B only

Answer: C. A and C only

Explanation

Per the official key, the Company was formed in 1599 by the Merchant Adventurers (A) and decided to open a factory at Surat in 1608 (C).

Source: KPSC Gazetted Probationers Prelims Paper-I 24-08-2020 (Subject Code 388), Official Key Chart Series A

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