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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With respect to the Indian states, arrange the following in chronological order of
acceptance of subsidiary alliance system:
1. Sindhia
2. Holkar
3. Mysore
4. Awadh
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Ans d
The Indian princes who accepted the subsidiary system were:
The Nizam of Hyderabad (September 1798 and 1800),
The ruler of Mysore (1799),
The ruler of Tanjore (October 1799),
The Nawab of Awadh (November 1801),
The Peshwa (December 1801),
The Bhonsle Raja of Berar (December 1803),
The Sindhia (February 1804),
The Rajput states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Macheri, Bundi and the ruler of Bharatpur (1818).
The Holkars were the last Maratha confederation to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in
1818.
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Ans d
The Indian princes who accepted the subsidiary system were:
The Nizam of Hyderabad (September 1798 and 1800),
The ruler of Mysore (1799),
The ruler of Tanjore (October 1799),
The Nawab of Awadh (November 1801),
The Peshwa (December 1801),
The Bhonsle Raja of Berar (December 1803),
The Sindhia (February 1804),
The Rajput states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Macheri, Bundi and the ruler of Bharatpur (1818).
The Holkars were the last Maratha confederation to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in
1818.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Third Anglo Maratha
war?
1. The chief reason for this war was the British conflict with the Pindaris.
2. After the war, Maratha confederacy was dissolved and the peshwaship was
abolished.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 provided for
1. Inclusion of non-official members for legislative purpose
2. Voting powers to the Central Legislative Council in relation to a few aspects of
the budget
3. Introduction of the portfolio system
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans b
The legislative council constituted possessed no real powers and was merely advisory
in nature.
It could not discuss important matters and no financial matters at all without the
previous approval of the Government.
It had no control over the budget. Thus, it had no voting powers over the budget.
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Ans b
The legislative council constituted possessed no real powers and was merely advisory
in nature.
It could not discuss important matters and no financial matters at all without the
previous approval of the Government.
It had no control over the budget. Thus, it had no voting powers over the budget.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
With reference to the English East India Company in the 17th century, consider the
following statements:
1. It was a private company regulated by the British monarch.
2. No other European company was allowed to trade in the regions of its
operation.
3. It was originally formed for the spice trade in South East Asia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans c
The English East India Company (EEIC) was granted monopoly to trade in the region it
chose for its operation. However, it must be noted that this monopoly was just restricted
to England, and not other European countries.
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Ans c
The English East India Company (EEIC) was granted monopoly to trade in the region it
chose for its operation. However, it must be noted that this monopoly was just restricted
to England, and not other European countries.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about ‘the Charter Act of 1813’:
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade
in tea and trade with China.
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by
the Company.
3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans a
The Act provides that the Company was to retain the possession of the revenue for 20
years more.
