Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II (Year) (Event) I. 1775 A) First Anglo-Burmese War II. 1780 B) First Anglo-Afghan War III. 1824 C) First Anglo-Maratha War IV. 1838 D) Second Anglo-Mysore War Codes:
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- AI-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
- BI-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
- CI-C, II-D, III-A, IV-BCorrect
- DI-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
Explanation
The correct option is C because of the following historical timelines:
I matches with C: The First Anglo Maratha War began in 1775 with the Treaty of Surat and lasted until 1782.
II matches with D: The Second Anglo Mysore War took place between 1780 and 1784, involving Haidar Ali and the British.
III matches with A: The First Anglo Burmese War started in 1824 and concluded in 1826 with the Treaty of Yandabo.
IV matches with B: The First Anglo Afghan War began in 1838 and lasted until 1842.
By matching these dates and events, the sequence follows I C, II D, III A, and IV B.
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