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Pondicherry became the headquarters of which European power in India?
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Pondicherry was established as the headquarters of the French East India Company in India.Key term/context: Early European trading companies (Portuguese, Dutch VOC, English EIC, French) established 'factories' (trading posts) and forts along Indian coasts.Why correct: Option C) French — aligns with standard historical records for this fact/event.Why not A): British — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not B): Dutch — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not D): Portuguese — does not match this specific event/date/fact.