Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

What was the name of the French traveler who compared Bengal with Egypt in the 17th century?

Options:

Bernier

Fi Tseng

Carl Jung

Ambre harl

Correct Answer:

Bernier

Explanation:

The French traveler, Bernier, came to India in 17th century and described Bengal to be rich than Egypt at that time. Abundance of exports of cotton, silk, rice, sugar and butter was seen. Apart from that, there were herds of pigs and flocks of sheep too.