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    Consider the following statements regarding 'Dastaks':
    1. It was free passes for the movement of goods for trade.
    2. It was used by the officials of British Government.
    3. It meant loss of revenue to the Bengal Government.
    Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

    A)  1 only             

    B)  2 only

    C)  2 and 3 only    

    D) 1, 2 and 3          

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     In 1717 the East India Company had secured valuable privileges under a royal farman by the Mughal Emperor which had granted the company, the freedom to export and import their goods in Bengal without paying taxes and the right to issue passes or dastaks for the movement of such goods. Therefore statement 2 is not correct.


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