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The English set up their first factory on Indian soil in 1621 at

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

Answer options

  1. Goa
  2. Surat
  3. Calicut
  4. Madras

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Surat

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Surat šŸ“š Explanation: The British East India Company established its first permanent factory in Surat in 1621 after receiving a formal order from the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Surat became their primary hub for trade on the West coast. This location allowed the British to access the lucrative textile and spice markets of the region. It was the first major step in their long journey toward commercial and political dominance in India.