UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank East India Company and Regional Powers

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    Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary Alliances introduced in India by Lord Wellesley.            
    1. Wellesley followed the policy of the annexation of the territories of previously subordinated rulers.        
    2. The protected states under the Alliance could not employ any European in their service without the approval of the British.
    3. The British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the protected states and they often kept it.     
    4. Though the armies of the protected states were remained but they were to be used by the British.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only

    B)  2 and 3 only

    C)  1, 2 and 3 only

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the protected states under the Subsidiary Alliance but they seldom keep it. The Alliance also led to the disbandment of the armies of the protected states.


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