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Which of the following statements about the System of Subsidiary Alliances is correct? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following statements about the System of Subsidiary Alliances is correct? (Select all that apply)
- Indian rulers had to accept the permanent stationing of a British force within their territory at their own expense. (correct)
- The Britishers promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of Indian rulers. (correct)
- Indian rulers were not allowed to employ Europeans in their service without British approval. (correct)
- All of the above
Which of the following statements regarding the Regulating Act of 1773 is/are correct? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following statements regarding the Regulating Act of 1773 is/are correct? (Select all that apply)
- The Regulating Act of 1773 vested the administration of British territories in India in the hands of a Governor-General assisted by a Council of four members.
- The decision of the council was taken by majority and the Governor-General had veto power over the decision of the Council.
- Both A and B (correct)
- The Regulating Act of 1773 did not affect the British administration in India.
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The System of Subsidiary Alliances
- Indian rulers were required to pay for a permanent British military presence in their territories.
- British involvement in the internal affairs of Indian rulers was not prohibited.
- Indian rulers were forbidden from hiring Europeans for their military without British approval.
- The Subsidiary Alliances were a key part of British expansion in India, as they allowed the British to exert control over Indian states without directly conquering them.
The Regulating Act of 1773
- Granted the Governor-General of Bengal the right to govern British territories in India alongside a Council of four members.
- The majority of the Council made decisions, but the Governor-General possessed veto power.
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