Q. Madras was restored to the English by the French by
(a) The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1749)
(b) The Treaty of Pondicherry (1754)
(c) The Treaty of Salbai (1782)
(d) The Treaty of Mangalore (1784)
Ans: (b) The Treaty of Pondicherry (1754)
Explanation:
The correct answer is (b) The Treaty of Pondicherry (1754).
Madras (now Chennai) was restored to the English by the French through the Treaty of Pondicherry, which was signed in 1754. The treaty was a result of negotiations between the British East India Company and the French East India Company, following the Second Carnatic War (1749-1754) in India. As part of the treaty, Madras, which had been captured by the French in 1746, was returned to British control. The Treaty of Pondicherry marked a significant shift in power dynamics between the British and the French in South India during the colonial period.
