The British established the East India Company to acquire

oil and other natural resources in Asia.

spices and other goods found in Asia.

soldiers for their armies and navies.

workers for their factories and mills.

Correct Answer:

Option B: Spices and other goods found in Asia.

The British East India Company was established to form trade relations with Asia. The original objective was also to overtake the monopoly of Dutch on the trade of spices with East Indies. Later the company was involved in the trade of several commodities like tea, silk and porcelain. Therefore, the best answer to this question is that The British established the East India Company to acquire Spices and other goods found in Asia.