Question

. European trading companies were attracted in India due to:

A. Cheap land

B. Raw material like cotton, silk and spices

C. Cheap labour

D. None of these​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Raw material like cotton, silk and spices

Answer 2

Answer:

Raw materials like cotton, silk, and spices.

Explanation:

• India's high-quality cotton and silk products found a sizable market in Europe. Indian spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and pepper were also in high demand. As a result, India attracted the attention of European trade firms.
• Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by direct sea route. While travelling back, he brought a valuable cargo with him, which he then sold for a high price on the European market. This was what initially drew European trading firms to India.
• While European trading enterprises began to emerge in India, spices like pepper, dried ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg that were farmed there began to play a significant role in European culinary.

Thus the correct option is option B.

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