Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true in relation to the French in India?

  1. The biggest French settlement in India was Pondicherry.
    1. The title of 'nawab' was conferred on the French Governor Dumas by Chanda Sahib.
  2. The French commander Dupleix was taken as prisoner in the Battle of Wandiwash.

  1. Only 2

  2. Only 1

  3. Only 1 and 2

  4. Only 2 and 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Pondicherry was the biggest French settlement in India.

Statement 2 is correct: The title of 'nawab' was conferred on the French Governor Dumas by Chanda Sahib. Statement 3 is incorrect: It was the French commander Busy that was taken as prisoner in the Battle of Wandiwash.

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