Who among the following did not bring trading ships to the port of Surat in pre-British times?

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Q: 89 (NDA-II/2014)
Who among the following did not bring trading ships to the port of Surat in pre-British times?

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General Knowledge

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NDA-II

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{'trading ships': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'surat': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'port': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'portuguese': [2, 0, 2, 0], 'french': [6, 2, 4, 3], 'english': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

In pre-British times, the port of Surat was an important trading hub. The question asks us to identify who did not bring trading ships to this port during that time. Let`s analyze each option to determine the correct answer.

Option 1: Portuguese and English

The Portuguese and English were active traders during this period and were known to bring their trading ships to Surat. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.

Option 2: Russian and German

The correct answer is option 2. In pre-British times, the Russian and German trading communities were not active in Surat and did not bring their trading ships to this port.

Option 3: English and Arab

The English were indeed active traders in Surat during this period, so this option is not the correct answer. The Arab traders were also known to engage in trade at the port of Surat.

Option 4: French and Arab

The French had a presence in Surat and brought their trading ships to the port. The Arab traders were also involved in trading activities at Surat. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.

In conclusion, option 2 (Russian and German) is the correct answer as these trading communities did not bring their ships to the port