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In which city did the British East India Company establish its first permanent factory in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Calcutta
  2. Madras
  3. Surat
  4. Bombay

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Surat

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Surat šŸ“š Explanation: The British East India Company arrived in India for trade in the early 17th century. After obtaining permission from the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, they established their first permanent factory in Surat in 1613. Surat, located in Gujarat, was a major center for the textile and spice trade.