Consider the following reasons of failure of French in India against the British: The authorities in France didn’t recognize the importance of securing political power in India French were inferior to English in Naval Strength Some of important French Officers were heavily bribed by British Which among the above statements is / are correct ?
Q. Consider the following reasons of failure of French in India against the British: The authorities in France didn’t recognize the importance of securing political power in India French were inferior to English in Naval Strength Some of important French Officers were heavily bribed by British Which among the above statements is / are correct ?
Answer: 1 & 2
Notes:
  1. "The authorities in France didn’t recognize the importance of securing political power in India" means that the French government did not fully appreciate the strategic significance of having political influence and control over India, and therefore did not invest enough resources in establishing and maintaining a strong colonial presence there. This lack of focus and commitment made it more difficult for the French to compete with the British for control of the region.
  2. "French were inferior to English in Naval Strength" means that the French navy was weaker than the British navy, making it more difficult for the French to project their military power in India and protect their colonial interests there. The British had a more powerful and advanced naval force, which enabled them to establish and maintain control over key coastal areas and trade routes in the region. This naval superiority also made it easier for the British to move troops and supplies to and from India, giving them a significant logistical advantage over the French.
  3. Third statement is not correct.

 

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