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Which of the following were the reasons behind the annexation of Sind by the British?
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
- British fear of expansion of Russia to the east
- Commercial possibilities of the Indus River.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
Indus river was important for navigational to commercial purposes. This commercial motive attracted the attention of the Companies Authority.
The British tried to counter Russian plans on Afghanistan. So it consolidated its position on Sind which was too weak.
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Answer: (b)
Indus river was important for navigational to commercial purposes. This commercial motive attracted the attention of the Companies Authority.
The British tried to counter Russian plans on Afghanistan. So it consolidated its position on Sind which was too weak.
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