The 'British East India Company' was formed in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'British East India Company' was formed in:

A. 1650

B. 1700

C. 1600

D. 1750

Answer: Option C

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The British East India Company was formed on December 31, 1600, by a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I.

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