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Q23. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? | List–I (Period) | List–II | | :--- | :--- | | 1. AD 1767–69 | First Anglo-Maratha War | | 2. AD 1790–92 | Third Mysore War | | 3. AD 1824–26 | First Anglo-Burmese War | | 4. AD 1845–46 | Second Sikh War | Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

List–I (Period)List–II
1. AD 1767–69First Anglo-Maratha War
2. AD 1790–92Third Mysore War
3. AD 1824–26First Anglo-Burmese War
4. AD 1845–46Second Sikh War

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: 1767–1769 was the First Anglo-Mysore War. The First Anglo-Maratha War took place in 1775–1782.
  • Pair 2 is correctly matched: The Third Anglo-Mysore War was fought from 1790 to 1792 between Tipu Sultan and Lord Cornwallis, ending with the Treaty of Seringapatam.
  • Pair 3 is correctly matched: The First Anglo-Burmese War took place between 1824 and 1826, concluding with the Treaty of Yandabo.
  • Pair 4 is incorrectly matched: 1845–1846 was the First Anglo-Sikh War. The Second Anglo-Sikh War took place in 1848–1849.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q23)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Early Colonial Period
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 2 and 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 23 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Modern History (Early Colonial Period) question is Option (D): "2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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