Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? I. The Nawab of Awadh was…
2021
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? I. The Nawab of Awadh was forced to give over half of his territory to the Company in 1807. II. Third Anglo-Maratha war was fought during 1817–19.
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II
- C.
Both I and II
- D.
Neither I nor II
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Correct answer: B
Statement I is incorrect because Awadh was forced to cede territory to the Company in 1801, not 1807. Statement II is correct because the Third Anglo-Maratha War was fought during 1817-1819.