2022 · Q77
Which one of the following pairs of years and historical events is correctly matched?
history-of-indiaeuropeans-british-expansion
- A1878: Second Anglo-Afghan War
- B1885: Ilbert Bill Controversy
- C1785: Fox’s India Bill
- D1898: Lord Curzon becomes the Viceroy
Explanation
The correctly matched pair is 1878: Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80), launched by Lytton — option A. The Ilbert Bill controversy belongs to 1883 (Ripon's viceroyalty), not 1885. Fox's India Bill was introduced in 1783, not 1785. Lord Curzon became Viceroy in January 1899 (succeeding Elgin), not 1898. Hence option A.