Question

Q2. Which of these statement is correct?
a) There was great demand for Indian
silk, cotton, pepper and cinnamon.
b) The 17th and 18th century
witnessed severe fights among
European Companies.
c) They carried out trade with arms and
fortification.
d) They also fought with local Indian
traders.
A. Only (a) and (b) are correct.
B. Only (c) and (d) are correct.
O C. Only B correct
D. All are correct.
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Answer 1

Answer:

D)All are correct

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Explanation:

a) There was great demand for Indian

silk, cotton, pepper and cinnamon.

b) The 17th and 18th century

witnessed severe fights among

European Companies.

c) They carried out trade with arms and

fortification.

d) They also fought with local Indian

traders

Answer 2

Answer: (D)

• The answer is (d) all are correct.
• Since ancient times India was known for its raw materials all around the world. In the modern era, India had great demand in the market for silk, cotton (from Bombay and Gujarat), pepper and cinnamon( from south India) in the world market.
• The 17th and 18th century were marked by intense fighting among European Companies: Portuguese, Dutch and English.
• They carried out trade with the use of force. They armed themselves with weapons and fortified their settlements due to fear of war.
• They also fought with local Indian traders not directly but in terms of competition in the market. They wanted to establish their monopoly.
• Therefore, all statements are correct

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