UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

Which of the statements given below is/are incorrect about the condition of Punjab after the death of its ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh?

1. The political power came into the hand of army, which had become undisciplined.

2. During the Anglo-Sikh War in 1845 the Hindus, the Muslim and the Sikhs became united to face the foreigner enemy.

3. After the first Anglo-Sikh War the British annexed the Cis-Sutlej area and executed the first treaty with Sikhs at Jalandhar.

Choose the correct answer:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 2 only

D) 3 only

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

After the first Anglo-Sikh War the British annexed the area of Jalandhar Doab and executed the first treaty with Sikhs at Lahore.