State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 98

Consider the following events of modern Indian history: 1) Death sentence to Raja Nand Kumar 2) Treaty of Salbai 3) Battle of Wandiwash 4) Death of Tipu Sultan Which is the correct chronological order?

  1. 2-3-4-1
  2. 3-1-2-4
  3. 2-4-1-3
  4. 3-2-1-4
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Answer: (B) 3-1-2-4

Explanation

Wandiwash (1760), Nand Kumar hanged (1775), Treaty of Salbai (1782), Tipu killed (1799).

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: Wandiwash (1760) came first.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: Wandiwash 1760 → Nand Kumar 1775 → Salbai 1782 → Tipu 1799.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: wrong order.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Nand Kumar's execution (1775) preceded Salbai (1782).