Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the Century?
- A Battle of Wandiwash- Battle ofBuxar - Battle of Ambur- Battle of Plassey
- B Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Wa ndiwash - Battle of Buxar ✓
- C Battle of Wa ndiwash - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar
- D Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Wa ndiwash - Battle of Plassey
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
CSE
Consider the following statements
- In the Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi
- Tipu Sultan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War
- Mir Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1,2 and 3
- B 3 only ✓
- C 2 and 3
- D None
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
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