Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Match List I with List II:

List I: Conflict List II: Outcome or development
1. First Anglo-Burmese War a. British occupation of Pegu
2. Second Anglo-Burmese War b. Treaty of Yandabo
3. Third Anglo-Burmese War c. Annexation of Upper Burma following Dufferin’s invasion
4. First Anglo-Afghan War d. Final British evacuation after recognising Dost Mohammed as independent ruler

Select the correct answer using the code below:

  1. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
  2. 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
  3. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
  4. 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b
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