The Dutch established their earliest factory at: A. Surat B. Chennai C. Hydrabad D. Kolkata

Surat
Chennai
Hydrabad
Kolkata

The correct answer is A. Surat.

The Dutch established their earliest factory at Surat in 1612. Surat was a major port city on the west coast of India and was an important trading center for the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch factory at Surat was a major success and helped to establish the Dutch as a major power in India.

The other options are incorrect. Chennai was founded by the British in 1639, Hyderabad was founded by the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1591, and Kolkata was founded by the British in 1690.