Question

Find out the correct statement.

1. When European traders crossed the Indian Ocean at the close of the 15th century, they came for the spices of south-east Asia.
   
2. Penang Island had been brought to the attention of the East India Company by Francis Light.
   
3. The Dutch were interested in politics but focussed on exploiting Indonesia ruthlessly.
   
4. Spain ruled the Philippines for over 200 years.

Options

• (i) is correct

• (ii) is correct

• (i) and (ii) are correct

• (iv) is correct

Answer 1

(i) and (ii) are correct