Multiple choice

With reference to the colonial rule of India, which one of the following was NOT the feature of Subsidiary Alliance System?

  1. A subsidiary British army was to be maintained in the Indian State.

  2. The determination of expenses incurred of the subsidiary British army was the duty of Indian State.

  3. The Indian State had to keep a British resident is her capital.

  4. Indian soldiers could be used by the Company commanders
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Subsidiary Alliance System, introduced by Lord Wellesley, had specific features: a subsidiary British army was maintained in the Indian state (Option A - correct feature), the Indian state paid for this army (Option B - correct feature), and a British Resident was kept at the capital (Option C - correct feature). However, Indian soldiers could NOT be used by Company commanders (Option D - this was NOT a feature; in fact, the system aimed to reduce military power of Indian states).

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