Modern History
2018
East India Company
The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were
A.Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium
C.Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea
D.Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium
B.Sugar, salt, zinc and lead
Correct Answer: Option D
The English East India Company, initially focused on trade with the East Indies (Southeast Asia), primarily traded with the Indian subcontinent and China.
During the mid-18th century, the key commodities exported from Bengal included cotton, silk, saltpetre (potassium nitrate), and opium.
Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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