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| Q. |
Which one of the following was the first English ship that came to India? |
| A. | Elizabeth |
| B. | Bengal |
| C. | Red Dragon |
| D. | Mayflower |
| Answer» C. Red Dragon | |
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Explanation: Formed on 31 December, 1600, the East India Company's first voyage departed on 13 February 1601. The flagship of the five- vessel fleet was the Scourge of Malice, purchased from the Earl of Cumberland for 3700 pounds. |
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