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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Madras was ceded to East India Company in 1639 by the nawab of Golkonda.
2.Fort St. Thome was the first landholding recorded by the Company on Indian soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Madras was ceded to East India Company in 1639 by the Raja of Chandragiri with permission to build a fortified factory which was named Fort St. George.

This was the first landholding recorded by the Company on Indian soil.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. Consider the following statements: 1.Madras was ceded to East India Company in 1639 by the nawab of Golkonda. 2.Fort St. Thome was the first landholding recorded by the Company on Indian soil. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Madras was ceded to East India Company in 1639 by the nawab of Golkonda.
2.Fort St. Thome was the first landholding recorded by the Company on Indian soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?