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1. 1.

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   1. At the end of the 17th century, the British had established a fortified factory in __________.
   2. The French East India Company was formed ________.
   3. The second Carnatic War lasted from __________ to ________.
   4. The Third Carnatic War took place as a result of the _______.
   5. In 1760, the French were defeated at the ________ by the British. 
2. 2.

   State whether the following statements are 'true' or 'false'.

   1. The Carnatic coast is the region in north India that lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Coromandel Coast.
   2. Four Carnatic Wars were fought between 1748 and 1765.
   3. The EEIC was a private concern, set up by the British merchants.
   4. Three presidencies were established in Madras, Bombay and Calcutta.
   5. The Third Carnatic War coincided with the Battle of Plassey(1757) in Bengal.
3. 3.

   When did the EEIC acquire the exclusive right to trade in the East from Queen Elizabeth I?

4. 4.

   Who received the island of Bombay, as a wedding gift after marrying the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza?

5. 5.

   Where did the French East India Company establish its headquarters?

6. 6.

   Name the first English fortress in India, which was founded in 1644.