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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Early Colonial Period
Question No. 27Interactive Test Mode
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Q27. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List–I (Year) | List–II (Event) | | :--- | :--- | | A. 1775 | 1. First Anglo-Burmese War | | B. 1780 | 2. First Anglo-Afghan War | | C. 1824 | 3. First Anglo-Maratha War | | D. 1838 | 4. Second Anglo-Mysore War | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List–I (Year)List–II (Event)
A. 17751. First Anglo-Burmese War
B. 17802. First Anglo-Afghan War
C. 18243. First Anglo-Maratha War
D. 18384. Second Anglo-Mysore War

Codes:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2

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  • 1775 (A-3): Outbreak of the First Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782), triggered by the Treaty of Surat.
  • 1780 (B-4): Outbreak of the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–1784), fought by Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan against the British.
  • 1824 (C-1): Outbreak of the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826) during the governor-generalship of Lord Amherst.
  • 1838 (D-2): Commencement of the First Anglo-Afghan War (1838/39–1842) under Lord Auckland.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q27)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Early Colonial Period
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q27

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 27 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Modern History (Early Colonial Period) question is Option (C): "A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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