Warren Hastings & Carnatic Wars | History MCQs Explained | UPSC PRELIMS 2026

To join our upcoming workshop https://civils360.com/upsc-prep-works... Follow our PSC Channel    / @civils360psc   Contact us-8138000360 To join our Whatsapp learning community https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDGgFNYe1tI... Follow our Instagram page   / civils360     / ziasafir   In this session by 3CIS Academy, we analyze UPSC Prelims History MCQs focusing on two highly important areas: 👉 Warren Hastings’ cultural contributions and 👉 Major battles of the Carnatic Wars. This lecture emphasizes conceptual clarity, logical elimination, and trap-avoidance techniques, which are crucial for clearing UPSC Prelims. 🔹 Part 1: Warren Hastings – Cultural Contributions Warren Hastings (Governor-General of Bengal, 1772–1785) was a known Orientalist who actively supported Indian culture and education. ✔ Supported translation of Bhagavad Gita into English ✔ Actively supported the founding of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (founded by William Jones, but with Hastings’ patronage) ❌ Did not discourage Persian in official correspondence (Persian was still widely used during his time) 📌 Key Learning: Even if William Jones founded the Asiatic Society, it was impossible without the Governor-General’s support. UPSC often tests this nuance. ➡️ Correct Answer: Statements 1 and 2 only 🔹 Part 2: Carnatic Wars – Battles & Treaties (Pair Matching) This section highlights how reading errors can cost marks in UPSC. ✔ Correct Matches: Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) → Madras returned to the British Battle of Ambur (1749) → Death of Nawab Anwar-ud-din (Second Carnatic War) ❌ Incorrect Matches: Battle of St. Thomé → Nawab’s forces were defeated by the French, NOT vice versa Siege of Arcot → British (Robert Clive) captured Arcot, NOT the French 📌 Key Learning: UPSC frequently reverses outcomes in options. Always read the pair carefully. ➡️ Correct Answer: Only Two Pairs Correct 🎯 Why This Video is Important for UPSC Aspirants Covers previous-year UPSC themes Demonstrates elimination-based problem solving Helps avoid common traps in statement-based questions Strengthens Modern Indian History fundamentals #UPSCPrelims, #ModernIndianHistory, #WarrenHastings, #AsiaticSocietyOfBengal, #Orientalists, #CalcuttaMadrasa, #UPSCMCQs, #HistoryMCQs, #CarnaticWars, #BattleOfAmbur, #BattleOfStThome, #SiegeOfArcot, #TreatyOfAixLaChapelle, #RobertClive, #FrenchBritishRivalry, #EliminationTechnique, #StatementBasedQuestions, #UPSCPreparation, #GS1History, #IndianHistoryForUPSC, #PrelimsStrategy, #3CISAcademy, #BritishIndia, #ColonialHistory