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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Arrange the following in a correct sequence

A. Regulating act
B. Surat division
C. Partition of Bengal
D. Establishment of Muslim League

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: A C B D

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A C B D”.
Event Year
A. Regulating Act 1773
C. Partition of Bengal 1905
D. Establishment of Muslim League 1906
B. Surat Division 1907

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