In which year was the East India Company incorporated for the exploitation of trade with East and So...........

General Studies (CGL) History

In which year was the East India Company incorporated for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India?

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SSC CGL 11 June 2019 Shift-1

1600

1596

1612

1605

- The East India Company was a pivotal player in the trade between Britain, East and Southeast Asia, and India.

- It was officially incorporated following a royal charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I.

- Let's explore each option related to the year it was founded:

- Option 1, 1600: This is indeed the correct year when the East India Company was incorporated, specifically on December 31, 1600.

- Option 2, 1596: This was four years prior to the company's incorporation.

- Option 3, 1612: This was after the company was already founded and operating.

- Option 4, 1605: This is also after the company's official incorporation date.

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