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Q: In which year was the East India Company incorporated for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India?
  • A. 1600
  • B. 1596
  • C. 1612
  • D. 1605
Correct Answer: Option A - The East India Company was established on 31 December 1600 in Britain. Queen Elizabeth I of Britain granted this company 21 years of exemption to trade with East Asia, South-East Asia and India.
A. The East India Company was established on 31 December 1600 in Britain. Queen Elizabeth I of Britain granted this company 21 years of exemption to trade with East Asia, South-East Asia and India.

Explanations:

The East India Company was established on 31 December 1600 in Britain. Queen Elizabeth I of Britain granted this company 21 years of exemption to trade with East Asia, South-East Asia and India.