The staple commodities of export by the English East Indian Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were

1. A. Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium
2. B. Sugar, salt, zinc and lead
3. C. Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea
4. D. Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium

Answer: D

Explanation

Cotton, raw silk, saltpetre, opium were the major commodities exported from Bengal by the English East India Company.