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    Question

    Consider the following statements with reference to the

    First Carnatic War: 1. The war was fought between Dutch and French forces. 2. It ended with the signing of the Treaty of AixLa Chapelle. 3. The Battle of St. Thome was a part of the First Carnatic War. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Statement 1 is incorrect: First Carnatic War was an extension of the Anglo-French War which was caused by the Austrian War of Succession. ● Statement 2 is correct: The 1st Carnatic War ended in 1748 with the Treaty of Aix-La Chapelle. It concluded the Austrian War of Succession. Under the provisions of the treaty, Madras was given back to the British, while the French got their territories back in North America. ● Statement 3 is correct: The First Carnatic War is remembered for the Battle of St. Thome (in Madras) fought between the French forces and the forces of Anwar Uddin, the Nawab of Carnatic.

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