Q281
Where French established their first factory?
A.
Surat
AnswerB.
Masaulipatam
C.
Pulicat
D.
Cochin
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Jean-Baptiste Colbert founded the French East India Company in 1664. The initial attempts of the company to found a successful colony on Madagascar got failed. In 1667, under Francis Caron, the company established first factory at Surat and second factory was established at Masulipattanam a year later.