Q. Consider the following wars and arrange them in correct chronological order.
1. First Anglo-Mysore War
2. Second Anglo-French War
3. First Anglo-Sikh War
4. First Anglo-Afghan War
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
a) 2, 1, 4, 3
b) 1, 2, 3, 4
c) 1, 2, 4, 3
d) 2, 1, 3, 4
Correct Answer: a) 2, 1, 4, 3
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Chronology with key dates:
– Second Anglo-French War (Second Carnatic War): 1749–1754
– First Anglo-Mysore War: 1767–1769
– First Anglo-Afghan War: 1839–1842
– First Anglo-Sikh War: 1845–1846
Thus, the correct order is 2, 1, 4, 3.