The East India Company's 1730 order book asked for how many pieces of cloth?
A1,00,000
B5,89,000
C98,000
D20,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 5,89,000
1. It listed 98 varieties of cotton and silk.
2. The order was for 5,89,000 pieces.
3. Orders were placed two years in advance.
_Source: syllabus Our Pasts III, Chapter 6, Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners._
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