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Consider the given four statements and choose the correct answer: (1) Haider Ali established a Modern arsenal in Dindigul in 1757 AD. (2) Haider Ali died in 1783 AD. (3) Tipu Sultan planted a 'Tree of Liberty' at Srirangapatnam. (4) Tipu Sultan was a member of a 'Jacobin Club'. Choose the correct answer:

HPPSC · 2021 · GS1
Question:
Consider the given four statements and choose the correct answer: (1) Haider Ali established a Modern arsenal in Dindigul in 1757 AD. (2) Haider Ali died in 1783 AD. (3) Tipu Sultan planted a 'Tree of Liberty' at Srirangapatnam. (4) Tipu Sultan was a member of a 'Jacobin Club'. Choose the correct answer:

Options

(1) 3 and 4
(2) 1 and 4
(3) 2 and 3
(4) 2 and 4
Answer: (1) 3 and 4

Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Haider Ali established a modern arsenal/ammunition factory at Dindigul in 1755 AD — not 1757 as stated. Statement 2 is incorrect: Haider Ali died in December 1782 — not 1783 as stated. Statement 3 is correct: Tipu Sultan was inspired by the French Revolution and planted a 'Tree of Liberty' (Jacobin tree) at Srirangapatnam, symbolising revolutionary ideals of liberty. Statement 4 is correct: Tipu Sultan became a member of the Jacobin Club at Srirangapatnam and styled himself as 'Citizen Tipu,' reflecting his admiration for the French revolutionary movement. Hence statements 3 and 4 are correct.

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