In which of these colonies did a private company have political authority in the early 19th century? Question 15 options: a) India b) The Philippines c) South Africa d) Brazil

a) India

Explanation:

East India company had political authority in early 19th century in India. This company traded in India from 1708 to 1873. In early 18th century this company involved in politics of the region until mid of 19th century. They were successful to take political control in the region in early 19th century and ultimately this company ruled on India after 1957.

Answer is A) India.

Refer below for explanation.

Explanation:

East India organization had political expert in mid nineteenth century in India. This organization exchanged India from 1708 to 1873. In mid eighteenth century this organization associated with legislative issues of the district until mid of nineteenth century. They were fruitful to take political control in the area in mid nineteenth century and eventually this organization administered on India after 1957.