The correct answer is (b) The Calico Act.
The Calico Act was enacted in 1720 by the British Parliament to prohibit the importation and sale of printed cotton textiles from India, known as chintz. The Act was passed in response to pressure from the British wool and silk industries, which were threatened by the popularity of Indian textiles. The Calico Act remained in effect until 1823.
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