Question

One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to

build up the Indian economy.
create a new British colony in Asia.
spread British influence and power.
establish rulers known as viceroys

Answer 1

Spread British influence and power.

The East India Company’s aims centered on profit and trade expansion and on extending British political and military influence in India (not primarily “building up” India’s economy or establishing viceroys, which came later under Crown rule).