History · Carnatic Wars
Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical outcomes of the Carnatic Wars: Statement 1: The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748), which concluded the First Carnatic War and the Austrian War of Succession, involved a mutual exchange where Madras was returned to England and Cape Breton Island in North America was handed over to France. Statement 2: The Treaty of Paris (1763), which ended the Third Carnatic War, marked a decisive British victory by transferring all Indian territories to the British and permanently annexing the French settlements of Pondicherry, Mahe, and Karaikal. Which of the options below is correct?
- 1Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
- 2Both statements are false.
- 3Both statements are true.
- 4Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.✓
Correct answer
Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
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