Q. The Dutch founded their first settlement at which of the following place?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: After their arrival in India, the Dutch founded their first factory in Masulipatnam (in Andhra) in 1605.
- They went on to establish trading centres at different parts of India and thus became a threat to the Portuguese.
- They captured Nagapatam near Madras (Chennai) from the Portuguese and made it their main stronghold in South India.
Source: Spectrum Modern India