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Question

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

  1. Nagapattinam, Chinsura, Machilipatnam
  2. Surat, Bharuch, Agra
  3. Cochin, Ahmedabad, Patna
  4. All the above

Answer:

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.