Colonialism and Imperialism

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Item 1 is not correct: The Dutch East India Company established their first factory at Masulipatam in 1605. Their second factory was established at Pulicat in 1610.

Item 2 is correct: In 1667 AD, the French established their first factory in Surat to engage in textiles and spice trade. Later, they founded key bases like Pondicherry (1674), Chandernagore, and Mahe, expanding their commercial and colonial presence across India’s coastal regions.

Item 3 is not correct:In 1620, the Danish East India Company established its first factory at Tranquebar (Tharangambadi) in India, focusing on textiles and spices. Later, the Danes founded Serampore in 1755 and set up additional trading posts in places like Nicobar Islands, expanding their commercial and colonial presence across India’s coastal regions.

Item 4 is correct: The English East India Company established its first factory in Surat in 1613, then set up additional factories at Masulipatam and Broach (Bharuch) in 1616. These trading posts facilitated commerce in textiles and spices, marking the beginning of British commercial presence and influence in India.