Start learning →

The first Opium War between Britain and China was fought in which years?

A1839-42
B1894-95
C1904-05
D1911-12
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1839-42
1. Britain sold Indian opium in China for silver. 2. The first Opium War ran 1839-42. 3. It undermined the Qing dynasty. _Source: syllabus Themes in World History, Theme 11, Paths to Modernisation._
Practise this question with Quill — UPSC CSE →

Keep practising World History

Browse all World History questions for UPSC CSE, or explore more History topics.

Start a World History lesson →
Related questions
French Revolution bingoType the numberSort thinkers, taxes and eventsEstate or symbolSlice the Revolution wordsRun the RevolutionPop the Old Regime wordsCatch the revolutionaries