Which company has set up a factory on the banks of river Hugli in 1651?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3- English
The company that set up a factory on the banks of the river Hugli (Hooghly) in 1651 was the English East India Company. This factory marked the beginning of British commercial ventures in India and was one of the early steps leading to British colonialism in the region.