Q. Which of the following is/are the Dutch settlement/s in India?
1.Surat
2.Bimlipatam
3.Karaikal
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The Dutch established factories on the Coromandel coast, in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Bihar.

  • In 1609, they opened a factory in Pulicat, north of Madras. Their other principal factories in India were at Surat (1616), Bimlipatam (1641), Karaikal (1645), Chinsura (1653), Baranagar, Kasimbazar (near Murshidabad), Balasore, Patna, Nagapatam (1658) and Cochin (1663).
  • Participating in the redistributive or carrying trade, they brought to the islands of the Far East various articles and merchandise from India.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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