Consider the following:
1.The town of Masulipatnam or Machlipatnam lay on the delta of the Krishna River.
2.Only the English East India Company was interested in controlling Masulipatnam during mid-17th century.
3.Masulipatnam remained the most prosperous port of India till Independence.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Only Two
Incorrect AnswerAll Three
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The town of Masulipatnam (Machilipatnam) is indeed located on the delta of the Krishna River.
Statement 2 is incorrect. During the mid-17th century, both the English East India Company and the Dutch East India Company were interested in controlling Masulipatnam, and there was competition between them for control of this port.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While Masulipatnam was an important port during various periods in history, it did not remain the most prosperous port of India until Independence. The prominence of ports in India shifted over time.
So, the correct answer is indeed option 1: "Only One" (statement 1 is correct, while statements 2 and 3 are incorrect).
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By: Kamal Kashyap