The term “factory” used by the European trading companies during the 17th and 18th Century did not imply which of the following?
(a) A camp used to house the employees and soldiers of the Company.
(b) Centre of trade and commerce.
(c) Seat of Governor and official Council members.
(d) A centre for manufacturing.

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The term &ldquo;factory&rdquo; used by the European trading companies during the 17th and 18th Century did not imply which of the following?
(a) A camp used to house the employees and soldiers of the Company.
(b) Centre of trade and commerce.
(c) Seat of Governor and official Council members.
(d) A centre for manufacturing.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

A factory of the Company was generally a fortified area within which the warehouses (stores), offices, and houses of the Company&rsquo;s employees were situated. It is to be noted that no manufacture was carried on in this factory

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The term “factory” used by the European trading companies during the 17th and 18th Century did not imply which of the following? (a) A camp used to house the employees and soldiers of the Company. (b) Centre of trade and commerce. (c) Seat of Governor and official Council members. (d) A centre for manufacturing.