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Question

With reference to the Treaty of "Aix-la-Chapelle - 1748" which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The First Carnatic War was ended.
2. The French got back Madras.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

Option C: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.

The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) did end the First Carnatic War between the British and French in India. As part of the treaty, the French returned Madras to the British, which they had captured earlier in the war.