Which of the Following Statements Concerning the British Policies Toward

Which of the following statements concerning the British policies toward India in the 17th century is most accurate?

A) Britain attempted to foster the development of the cotton manufacturing industry in India.
B) Britain applied tariffs to destroy the cotton industry in India as a means of protecting the British cloth industry.
C) Britain was disinterested in expanding the trade with India.
D) The British balance of trade with India in the 17th century remained negative, as Britain was forced to exchange bullion for Indian products.