Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
British victory in Battle of Plassey helped them in the Anglo-French struggle.
Statement-II:
The rich revenues of Bengal enabled the British to organise a strong army.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
British victory in Battle of Plassey helped them in the Anglo-French struggle.
Statement-II:
The rich revenues of Bengal enabled the British to organise a strong army.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement-I is correct: The British victory in the Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of their dominance in Bengal and established a foothold in India. It gave the British East India Company significant resources and influence, which were crucial in outmaneuvering the French in the ongoing Anglo-French rivalry during the Carnatic Wars.

Statement-II is correct: After the Battle of Plassey, the British gained control over Bengal's rich revenues through their influence over the Nawab. These revenues provided the financial resources necessary to build and maintain a strong army, which was pivotal in consolidating their power in India and defeating the French.

Both statements are correct, and the financial resources from Bengal (Statement-II) directly explain how the British victory in the Battle of Plassey (Statement-I) helped them in their struggle against the French.

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: British victory in Battle of Plassey helped them in the Anglo-French struggle. Statement-II: The rich revenues of Bengal enabled the British to organise a strong army. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct