Question

Where in India was the first French factory established?

• A. Surat
• B. Pondicherry
• C. Chandannagar
• D. Masulipatnam

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Surat

The first French factory in India was established at Surat in 1668 and later one at Machilipatnam. But they were driven out by the Dutch and the British by 1720.