The 'Second Anglo-Sikh War' (1848-1849) resulted in the annexation of Punjab by which Governor-General? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Second Anglo-Sikh War' (1848-1849) resulted in the annexation of Punjab by which Governor-General?
A. Lord Auckland
B. Lord Hardinge
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Dalhousie annexed Punjab in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War. The young Maharaja Duleep Singh was pensioned off and sent to England.
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Which Mughal emperor gave the 'Farman' of 1717 to the British East India Company granting them trading privileges?
A. Bahadur Shah I
B. Farrukhsiyar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Muhammad Shah
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In 1717, the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a royal farman (decree) that granted the British East India Company significant trade concessions in Bengal, including duty-free trade in return for an annual payment.
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The Charter Act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in:
A. All trade
B. Tea trade
C. Trade with India
D. Trade with China
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It allowed free trade for British merchants except tea and China trade.
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Which commission was set up to investigate the partition of Bengal?
A. Simon Commission
B. Arundale Committee
C. Hunter Commission
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option D

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There was no specific commission; the partition was a administrative decision by Lord Curzon.
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