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Q. The Presidents of early English Settlements (Madras, Bombay and Calcutta) were responsible to __________

A
The House of Lords
B
The House of Common
C
The Home Government of the Company
D
The Council of Senior Merchants

Correct Answer

The Home Government of the Company

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