Question

The British wanted to conquer Punjab for which of the following reasons?
A. To rival French in their struggle to expand in India
B. To keep Warren Hastings busy in India
C. To secure control over north-west and save them from Russia, which was expanding across Asia
D. To help Ranjit Singh to carve a strong Empire in the north- west

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To secure control over north-west and save them from Russia, which was expanding across Asia

Explanation:

British were afraid of Russian and so they wanted to conquer Punjab, hope it helps.