In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?

1. Broach
2. Chicacole
3. Trichinopoly

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

• The East India Company established factories in Surat, Broach, Ahmedabad, Agra, and Masulipatnam in the first 25 years of the 17th century.
• Additionally, Kalingapatnam, which is currently part of Srikakulam and Chicacole during the British era, was a small port during the East India Company’s rule.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.