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History GK · Q41

British Rule In India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 41

Q41

The United East India Company refers to the company in India formed by the

A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
Answer
C.
French
D.
British

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The United East Indian Company (Dutch: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie; VOC), referred to by the British as the Dutch East India Company, was originally established as a chartered company in 1602, when the Dutch government granted it a 21-year monopoly on Dutch spice trade.