Q79 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Arrange the following events in correct chronological order.1.Battle of Kannauj2.Battle of Daurah3.Battle of Samugarh4.Battle of ChausaSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 2, 4, 3, 1
B 4, 2, 1, 3
C 4, 2, 3, 1
D 2, 4, 1, 3

Correct answer: (d) 2, 4, 1, 3

Explanation

  1. A

    2, 4, 3, 1

    2, 4, 3, 1. Puts Samugarh before Kannauj.

  2. B

    4, 2, 1, 3

    4, 2, 1, 3. Starts at Chausa; Daurah is placed first in the keyed order.

  3. C

    4, 2, 3, 1

    4, 2, 3, 1. Same Chausa start.

  4. D

    2, 4, 1, 3

    2, 4, 1, 3. Daurah → Chausa → Kannauj → Samugarh, the booklet order.

Summary. Official key is (d) 2, 4, 1, 3. Daurah, Chausa, Kannauj, Samugarh. Also note: Chausa 1539 — Sher Shah beats Humayun; Kannauj 1540 — Bilgram; Humayun flees; Samugarh 1658 — Aurangzeb vs Dara; Daurah — Booklet’s first of the four.

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