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For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?

General Awareness (GA) Competitive Exams (SSC, DSSSB, UPSC, RRB, CET, and State Boards) SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL)

Q. 7 of Quiz-1856 (Que-ID : 4017)

For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?

  • 10 Years
  • 20 Years
  • 15 Years
  • Indefinite Years

Ans → (c)15 Years

Explanation → For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.

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