Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Dutch East India Company was formed after the formation of the British East India Company. 2. Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. The English East India Company was chartered in 1600, while the Dutch East India Company was formed in 1602. Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498.

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