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History question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Find the correct statement:

Statement 1: Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757.
Statement 2: It was fought between British and French.

Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The main battle was fought between the British East India Company (led by Robert Clive) and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah). While a small contingent of French artillery supported the Nawab, the battle was not fought directly between the British and French forces. (The conflicts fought primarily between the British and French in India were the Carnatic Wars.)
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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment High Court
Year 2026
Subject History
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