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12311
In the early phase, the East India Company primarily traded in which commodity?
A. Opium
B. Textiles and spices
C. Tea
D. Coal
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Indian textiles and spices were the most valuable goods traded by the EIC.
12312
Which early battle marked the English naval victory over the Portuguese, helping establish English trade in India?
A. Battle of Buxar
B. Battle of Swally
C. Battle of Plassey
D. Battle of Wandiwash
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The Battle of Swally (1612) gave the English a major advantage in West India.
12313
The English gained Bombay officially in which year?
A. 1661
B. 1668
C. 1675
D. 1680
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Charles II transferred Bombay to the East India Company in 1668.
12314
Which fort became the British stronghold in Bengal?
A. Fort William
B. Fort St. George
C. Fort St. David
D. Fort Kochi
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Fort William was built in Calcutta to safeguard Company interests in Bengal.
12315
When did the East India Company establish Calcutta?
A. 1630
B. 1650
C. 1686
D. 1690
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Calcutta was established in 1690 by Job Charnock and became the Bengal headquarters.
12316
Bombay was acquired by the English from the Portuguese through which event?
A. Treaty of Utrecht
B. Marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza
C. Treaty of Paris
D. Purchase agreement
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Bombay was given as dowry to Charles II, who later transferred it to the EIC.
12317
Who built Fort St. George?
A. Portuguese
B. British
C. French
D. Dutch
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The British built Fort St. George in 1644 to secure their presence on the Coromandel Coast.
12318
Which city became the headquarters of the EIC in South India?
A. Surat
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Calcutta
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Fort St. George in Madras became the EIC’s southern administrative and trading center.
12319
Which European power was the strongest rival of the English in India during the 17th century?
A. Portuguese
B. French
C. Dutch
D. Danish
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The Dutch East India Company was the major competitor of the English in early trade.
12320
Who was the first English ambassador to the Mughal court?
A. Captain Hawkins
B. Robert Clive
C. Sir Thomas Roe
D. Warren Hastings
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Sir Thomas Roe reached Jahangir's court in 1615 and secured trade privileges for the EIC.
