Multiple choice

British East India Company was established in

  1. 1616

  2. 1600

  3. 1649

  4. 1660

  5. 1688

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British East India Company was chartered by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600 to trade with the East Indies (South and Southeast Asia). It became one of the most powerful commercial enterprises in history and eventually ruled India. Option A (1616) is unrelated to major events of this period.

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