Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Island of Bombay was transferred to the East India Company in 1668.
2.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.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The island of Bombay, which Charles II had inherited as dowry, was transferred to the Company in 1668.
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.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
