The French East India Company was established in 1664. Their first factory in India was at? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The French East India Company was established in 1664. Their first factory in India was at?
A. Surat
B. Mahe
C. Chandernagore
D. Pondicherry
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The French established their first factory at Surat in 1668 under François Caron, before moving to Pondicherry.

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