With reference to the Treaty of "Aix-la-Chapelle" which of the following statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Treaty of "Aix-la-Chapelle - 1748" which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The First Carnatic War was ended.
2. The French got back Madras.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: C

Explanation

The First Carnatic War ended in 1748 when the Treaty of Aix-La Chapelle was signed bringing the Austrian War of Succession to a conclusion.

Under the terms of this treaty, Madras was handed back to the English, and the French, in turn, got their territories in North America.