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History GK · Q210

British Rule In India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 210

Q210

Who of the following Governor General is associated with Subsidiary Alliance System?

A.
Lord Cornwallies
B.
Lord Wellesley
Answer
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Delhousie

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Subsidiary Alliance System was “Non-Intervention Policy” used by Lord Wellesley who was the Governor-General (1798-1805) to establish British Empire in India. According to this system, every ruler in India had to accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army.