UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-6

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    Which one of the following correctly defines the term Cartaz?

    A)  A Mughal royal firman issued in French

    B)  Permission paper from the Mughal Governors of Surat to allow European ships to anchor at Cambay

    C)  A document permitting non-European traders for maritime activities in the Asian waters

    D)  Letters exchanged between European trading companies

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Cartaz (permit) was a document permitting non-European traders for maritime activities in the Asian waters. The Portuguese introduced some changes in the nature and structure of commerce in Indian Ocean. Ships could only sail with a licence (Cartaz) issued by the Portuguese authorities on the payment of a nominal fee.


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