2005 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies
Question 25: History and Culture
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th Century?
aBattle of Wandawash - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey
bBattle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Wandawash - Battle of Buxar
cBattle of Wandawash - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar
dBattle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Wandawash - Battle of Plassey
AnswerThe answer is (b).
The order by date is Ambur (1749, Second Carnatic War), Plassey (1757), Wandiwash (1760, Third Carnatic War, British over French) and Buxar (1764). Remember: Ambur, Plassey, Wandiwash, Buxar. Plassey and Buxar are the two Bengal battles that gave the Company power in eastern India.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Puts Wandiwash (1760) first and Ambur after Buxar; wrong.
- (b) Correct: Ambur, Plassey, Wandiwash, Buxar.
- (c) Puts Wandiwash first; it was fought in 1760.
- (d) Puts Buxar (1764) before Plassey (1757); wrong.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2005, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.