Multiple choice

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

     
List I
List II
A.
1775
1.
First Anglo Burmese war
B.
1780
2.
First Anglo - Afghan war
C.
1824
3.
First Anglo Maratha war
D.
1838
4.
Second Anglo - Mysore war

  1. (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1

  2. (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 2

  3. (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 2

  4. (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This question tests knowledge of major Anglo-Indian wars and their chronology. The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782) began around 1775, the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784) started in 1780, the First Anglo-Burmese War occurred in 1824, and the First Anglo-Afghan War began in 1838. Option C correctly matches A-3 (First Anglo-Maratha War), B-4 (Second Anglo-Mysore War), C-1 (First Anglo-Burmese War), D-2 (First Anglo-Afghan War).

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