Answer: B

Explanation:

The Portuguese built their first fort in India at Cochin in 1503. This fort symbolized the alliance between the ruler of Kochi and the King of Portugal. This fort is called Fort Emmanuel. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Alfonso de Albuquerque encouraged the Portuguese to marry with Indian women. The Blue Water Policy was introduced by Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Governor of India. This policy was to be powerful in the sea instead of building forts on Indian land. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Battle of Buxar took place on 22 October 1764 between the combined forces of Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam and Mir Qasim and the British . The Battle of Wandiwash took place on January 22, 1760 between the British and the French. The French were defeated in this war, this defeat was the beginning of their decline in India. The battle of Chillianwala was fought on January 13, 1849. In this war, the English army was led by Lord Gough and the Sikh army fought under the leadership of Sher Singh. This war ended inconclusive. At the time of this war, the Governor General of India was Lord Dalhousie. The battle of Khurda was fought by the Marathas against the Nizam in 1795 AD, in which the Nizam was defeated. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched, while the other three are not correctly matched.

Answer: A

Explanation:

In 1798, Zaman Shah, the ruler of Afghanistan, attacked Punjab. While going back his cannons fell in the Chenab river. Ranjit Singh got them thrown out and sent them back. In return for that service, Zaman Shah allowed him to take control of Lahore. In 1799, Ranjit Singh immediately captured Lahore and made it his capital. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

After the merger of Punjab into the British Empire, Lord Dalhousie in 1849 A council of three people was formed to rule the Punjab in 1807, in which Sir Henry Lawrence was appointed as president and John Lawrence and Charles Grenville Mansell as members. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Battle of Wandiwash took place on January 22, 1760. This war was fought between the British and France in India. In this war, the British army was led by Sir Eyre Cote and the French army was commanded by Comte de Lally. The French were defeated in this war. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The Third Carnatic War (1756–1763) was ended by the Treaty of Paris (1763). This treaty ended the war between the French and the British. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The first Treaty of Allahabad took place on August 12 , 1765. This treaty was signed between Robert Clive, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Nawab of Bengal Shuja-ud-Daula. Under this, the districts of Kara and Allahabad were taken from the Nawab of Awadh and given to the Mughal Emperor. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are incorrect.