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Which of the following pairs of years and historical events is correctly matched?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”1878 : Second Anglo-Afghan War” option2=”1885 : Ilbert Bill Controversy” option3=”1785 : Fox’s India Bill” option4=”1898 : Lord Curzon becomes the Viceroy” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct option is A. The year 1878 correctly matches the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
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\n– Option A: The Second Anglo-Afghan War began in November 1878 during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Lytton and concluded in 1880.
\n– Option B: The Ilbert Bill Controversy occurred in 1883-1884, during the time of Viceroy Lord Ripon (1880-1884). 1885 is notably the year the Indian National Congress was founded.
\n– Option C: Fox’s India Bill was introduced in the British Parliament in 1783 but did not pass. Pitt’s India Act was passed in 1784. 1785 is not specifically associated with these major India Bills.
\n– Option D: Lord Curzon became the Viceroy of India in 1899, not 1898. Lord Elgin II was Viceroy from 1894 to 1898.
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\n– The Second Anglo-Afghan War was fought due to British concerns over increasing Russian influence in Afghanistan.
\n– The Ilbert Bill sought to allow Indian judges to preside over cases involving British subjects, which caused significant controversy among the British community in India.
\n– The regulatory framework for British rule in India was significantly altered by legislation in the late 18th century, including Pitt’s India Act of 1784.
\n– Lord Curzon’s tenure (1899-1905) is known for various administrative reforms and controversial policies, including the Partition of Bengal.
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Which of the following pairs of years and historical events is correctly matched? [amp_mcq option1=”1878 : Second Anglo-Afghan War” option2=”1885 : Ilbert Bill Controversy” option3=”1785 : Fox’s India Bill” option4=”1898 : Lord Curzon becomes the Viceroy” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2022 Download PDFAttempt Online The correct option is A. … <\/p>\n

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