SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

Awadh was annexed by the British in ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e.1856

Britain annexed Awadh in 1856.

The British controlled Awadh in 1856 using the Subsidiary Alliance system.

The British declared that the area was being misgoverned and that they needed to ensure the rule of law.

This was a significant event in contemporary Indian history.