Which of the following statements about the British East India Company are true?
A. It was formed in 1599 by a group of merchants known as The Merchant Adventurers.
B. It was granted a charter by Queen Elizabeth in 1600 giving monopoly of eastern trade for an indefinite period.
C. It decided to open a factory at Surat in 1608.
D. Company’s monopoly of trade was abolished by James I in 1609.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
A and D only
2
A, B and D only
3
A and C only
4
A and B only