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Q. Consider the following statements about the Battle of Hoogly, 1759:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect- Defeat of the Dutch, in the Battle of Hooghly. dealt a crushing blow to Dutch ambitions in India.

Statement 2 is incorrect- It is also called the battle of bedara. Battle of Wandiwash was the third Carnatic war (1757 – 1763).


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