Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2023
Name the battle in which the Travancore King defeated the Dutch in 1741.
- A The Battle of Porto Novo
- B The Battle of Colachel ✓
- C The Battle of Pollilore
- D The Battle of Changanassery
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
CDS2022
The Dutch were defeated by Marthanda Varma of Travancore Kingdom in the battle of
- A Wandiwash
- B Rakshasi – Tangadi
- C Colachel
- D Colachel ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
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