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GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to Subsidiary Alliance during the company's rule, consider the following statements:

1. Under the system the ruler of Indian state was compelled to accept permanent stationing of a British force.

2. Under this system, British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the state.

3. Indian states were not allowed to employ any European without the approval of British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. A British force was permanently stationed in an Indian state and the Indian state would pay for their maintenance.

Statement 2 is correct. Under the system, the British undertook to defend the ruler of Indian state from his enemies. They also promised non-interference in the internal affairs of the allied state, but this was a promise they seldom kept.

Statement 3 is correct. In this treaty Indian rulers usually agreed to the posting at their court of a British resident and that they would not employ any European in their service without the approval of British.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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