Consider the following statements regarding the early French presence:
1. The French EIC was established in 1664 by Colbert.
2. Their first factory was established at Surat in 1668.
3. The French captured Pondicherry from the Dutch and made it their capital.
Which are correct?

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All are correct. The French presence in India was always state-led compared to the private British EIC.

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Consider the following statements regarding the early French presence: 1. The French EIC was established in 1664 by Colbert. 2. Their first factory was established at Surat in 1668. 3. The French captured Pondicherry from the Dutch and made it their capital. Which are correct?