Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: Count de Lally, the French commander failed against the English in India because

  1. the home authorities in France did not recognize the importance of securing political power in India.
  2. the French were inferior to the English in naval strength.
  3. there was discord between the French commanders of land and sea forces.
  4. the English heavily bribed some important French officers. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are historically accepted reasons for the failure of the French in India. Statement 4 is not considered a primary historical cause for the French defeat.

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