In the 18th century, 'Dastak' referred to trade permits issued by the British East India Company. These permits allowed company merchants to trade without paying local taxes, causing significant tension with local traders and rulers.
Consider the following statements:
1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade.
2. "Textile and textile articles" constitute an important item of the trade between India and Bangladesh.
3. In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia.
Q. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3