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Q · Advent of EuropeansMedium · 45s
Which of the following European powers was the last to come to India as traders?
TopicAdvent of Europeans
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The French were the last major European power to arrive in India for trading purposes in 1664 with the establishment of the French East India Company.
Final Answer: Option C — French