The 'Charter Act of 1813' ended the monopoly of the East India Company except in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Charter Act of 1813' ended the monopoly of the East India Company except in:

A. Tea and trade with China

B. Textiles

C. Opium and tea

D. Salt and opium

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Charter Act of 1813 ended the Company's trade monopoly except for tea and trade with China.

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