Q. Which of the statements given below is correct with respect to the Carnatic wars?
Answer: Treaty of Paris officially ended the Franco-British rivalry in India.
Notes: The first Carnatic war started when the two European companies clashed in India on a European question. French had energetically captured Madras. Nawab of Carnatic only sought to assert his authority over the matter. But, his 10000 strong army was defeated by a small French contingent. The question of succession surfaced in the second Carnatic war. So, option a is incorrect. When the 2nd Carnatic war reached a stalemate, the French government, weary of war expenses and fearful of losing American colonies recalled Dupleix as part of the peace negotiations. So, Dupleix was not present for the 3rd Carnatic war. So, the option b is incorrect. The third Carnatic war ended when the 7-year war ended with the Treaty of Paris. The French factories in India were restored but they could no longer be fortified or even adequately garrisoned with troops. They could serve only as centres of trade. Then onwards, French lived in India under the British protection and their dream of an Indian Empire ended. So, option c is correct. During the 3rd Carnatic war, English General Eyre Coot defeated Count de Lally in a decisive battle fought at Wandiwash. So, option d is incorrect.