Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

In which of the following places the Dutch established their trading centers in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: All the above

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “All the above”.
The Dutch established several trading centers across India during the 17th century. The locations included:

1) Nagapattinam, Chinsura, Machilipatnam - These were key trading centers for the Dutch in South India and Bengal.

2) Surat, Bharuch, Agra - These locations in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh were also important for Dutch trade.

3) Cochin, Ahmedabad, Patna - The Dutch established their presence in Kerala, Gujarat, and Bihar as part of their trade network.

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