Consider the following statements: 1. The English East India Company, headed by a governor, was managed by a court of 24 Directors. 2. In 1611, King James I obtained from Mughal Emperor Jahangir through William Hawkins, permission for regular trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The English East India Company, headed by a governor, was managed by a court of 24 Directors.
2.In 1611, King James I obtained from Mughal Emperor Jahangir through William Hawkins, permission for regular trade.
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: A group of wealthy merchants of Leadenhall Street in London secured a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I to have a share in the lucrative spice trade with the East.

The Company, headed by a governor, was managed by a court of 24 Directors.
In 1611, King James I obtained from Mughal Emperor Jahangir through William Hawkins, permission for regular trade.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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