Consider the following statements:
1. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities.
2. The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India.
3. Queen Elizabeth I was a share holder of the British East India Company.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
Explanation:
The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities. It is noteworthy that Queen Elizabeth I herself was a share holder of the British East India Company.
The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities. It is noteworthy that Queen Elizabeth I herself was a share holder of the British East India Company.