Multiple choice

Which of the following was/were the reason(s) for the defeat of the French at the hands of the British in India?

  1. The French were not much interested in India.
  2. The French were dependent on their government.
  3. The French navy was a no match for the British navy.
  4. The French leadership was nothing compared to the British leadership.

  1. Only 2

  2. Only 2 and 4

  3. Only 2, 3 and 4

  4. All of these
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Explanation

The reasons for defeat of the French at the hands of the English were:

The French were more interested in extending frontiers in Italy, Belgium & Germany, and were not much interested in India.

The French were more dependent on their government whereas the British were totally independent.
The French navy was nothing in front of the British.
The British were economically strong after capturing Bengal, whereas the French could not get as much benefit from Pondicherry. French leaders (Dupleix and Busy) were no match for English leaders (Clive and Lawrence).

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