Consider the following statements: 1. The Charter of 1683 empowered the Company to raise military forces and the right to declare war or make peace with the powers in America, Africa and Asia. 2. In 1688 Madras had a municipal government with a mayor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Charter of 1683 empowered the Company to raise military forces and the right to declare war or make peace with the powers in America, Africa and Asia.
2.In 1688 Madras had a municipal government with a mayor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Charter of 1683 empowered the Company to raise military forces and the right to declare war or make peace with the powers in America, Africa and Asia.

In 1688 Madras had a municipal government with a mayor. In 1693 the Company obtained another grant of three villages surrounding Madras and in 1702 five more villages were granted.

Source: NCERT

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