UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018
Question 1 of 61Indian History
Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
ATo maintain a large standing army at others’ expense
BTo keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
CTo secure a fixed income for the Company
DTo establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
Correct Answer
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Explanation
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