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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 88

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q88

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The 'Treaty of Salbai' was signed between _____ and ______in the year 1782.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Maratha, British India.

  • On May 17, 1782, officials of the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company signed the Treaty of Salbai.
  • To determine the outcome of the First Anglo-Maratha War, this pact was signed (fought in 1775).
  • Salbai is located in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior District.
  • Salsette and Broach were to be retained by the Company in accordance with the terms of the pact.