Consider the following statements:
The British annexed Sindh
1. As a result of growing Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia.
2. As they feared Russia might attack India through Afghanistan and Persia.
3. As they were attracted by the commercial possibilities of Sindh river.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements:
The British annexed Sindh
1. As a result of growing Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia.
2. As they feared Russia might attack India through Afghanistan and Persia.
3. As they were attracted by the commercial possibilities of Sindh river.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The conquest of Sindh occurred as a result of the growing Anglo- Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia and the consequent British fears that Russia might attack India through Afghanistan or Persia. To counter Russia, the British Government decided to increase its influence in Afghanistan and Persia. It further felt that this policy could be successfully pursued only if Sindh was brought under British control. The commercial possibilities of the river Sindh were an additional attraction which provided potential trade routes.

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Consider the following statements: The British annexed Sindh 1. As a result of growing Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia. 2. As they feared Russia might attack India through Afghanistan and Persia. 3. As they were attracted by the commercial possibilities of Sindh river. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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