During the 15th century, all foreign companies were interested in buying items…

2019

During the 15th century, all foreign companies were interested in buying items such as the high-quality ______ produced in India, which had a large market in Europe. Besides this, there was also great demand for black pepper, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.

  1. A.

    Flax

  2. B.

    Wool

  3. C.

    Jute

  4. D.

    Cotton and Silk

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Correct answer: D

India’s cotton and silk textiles were world-renowned for their fine quality and craftsmanship from ancient and medieval times. European markets had a great demand for Indian fabrics such as muslin, Banarasi silk, and Kashmiri shawls. Foreign traders—Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French—mainly exported cotton and silk goods from India, making the country a key hub of global textile trade.

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