A
1, 3, 4, 2
B
3, 1, 2, 4
C
3, 1, 4, 2
D
1, 3, 2, 4
Correct answer: (a) 1, 3, 4, 2
Explanation
- A
1, 3, 4, 2
1, 3, 4, 2. Awadh annexation (1856) → Indigo (1859) → Second Afghan (1878–80) → Ilbert Bill (1883).
- B
3, 1, 2, 4
3, 1, 2, 4. Puts Indigo before Awadh.
- C
3, 1, 4, 2
3, 1, 4, 2. Same Indigo-first start.
- D
1, 3, 2, 4
1, 3, 2, 4. Puts Ilbert before the Second Afghan War.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 3, 4, 2. Awadh, Indigo, Second Afghan, Ilbert. Also note: Awadh 1856 — Dalhousie; Wajid Ali Shah; Indigo 1859–60 — Bengal; Second Afghan — 1878–80; Lytton; Ilbert Bill 1883 — Ripon; racial jurisdiction.