History · Traders, Towns and Craftspersons
Consider the following statements on 18th-century India and choose the correct option: Statement (A): Craft and commerce underwent major changes as merchants and artisans were moved to 'black towns' by the European companies in the 18th century. Statement (B): The 'black' referred to native traders and craftspersons, who lived in places like Fort St. George and Fort St. William.
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- 1(A) and (B) are both true, but (B) is not a correct elaboration of (A)
- 2(A) is false, (B) is true
- 3(A) and (B) are both true and (B) is a correct elaboration of (A)
- 4Only (A) is correct✓
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Only (A) is correct
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