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Q: Which of the following pairs is correct regarding the East India company army? I. Sawar- Men on horses II. Musket- A heavy gun used by infantry Soldiers.
  • A. Only
  • B. Only II
  • C. Both I and II
  • D. Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: Option B - Regarding the East India Company army, only statement II is correct because the Musket was a heavy gun used by infantry soldiers. It is noteworthy that the East India Company was established on 31 December 1600. Warren Hastings was appointed the first Governor General of the East India Company. Initially the objective of the company was to earn money. But later it also started looking after administrative work. After the battle of Buxar, the company established its dominance.
B. Regarding the East India Company army, only statement II is correct because the Musket was a heavy gun used by infantry soldiers. It is noteworthy that the East India Company was established on 31 December 1600. Warren Hastings was appointed the first Governor General of the East India Company. Initially the objective of the company was to earn money. But later it also started looking after administrative work. After the battle of Buxar, the company established its dominance.

Explanations:

Regarding the East India Company army, only statement II is correct because the Musket was a heavy gun used by infantry soldiers. It is noteworthy that the East India Company was established on 31 December 1600. Warren Hastings was appointed the first Governor General of the East India Company. Initially the objective of the company was to earn money. But later it also started looking after administrative work. After the battle of Buxar, the company established its dominance.