Q127 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order.1.Acquisition of Awadh by the British2.Ilbert Bill Controversy3.Indigo Revolt4.Second Anglo-Afghan WarSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

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

  1. A

    1, 3, 4, 2

    1, 3, 4, 2. Awadh annexation (1856) → Indigo (1859)Second Afghan (1878–80) → Ilbert Bill (1883).

  2. B

    3, 1, 2, 4

    3, 1, 2, 4. Puts Indigo before Awadh.

  3. C

    3, 1, 4, 2

    3, 1, 4, 2. Same Indigo-first start.

  4. 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.