Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,31,40,31,19,7,14
keywords:
{'first french factory': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'masulipatnam': [2, 0, 0, 2], 'chandannagore': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'pondicherry': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'surat': [2, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is option 1, Surat. Surat is a city in the state of Gujarat in western India. It was an important port and trading center during the 17th century when European powers started establishing their presence in India. The French were one of the European powers and they established their first factory or trading post in India in Surat. Surat was chosen due to its strategic location and thriving trade activities. The French factory in Surat allowed them to engage in trade with the local merchants and expand their influence in India. This marked the beginning of French colonial presence in India.