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One way Subsidiary Alliance reduced a ruler's sovereignty was by:
A. Allowing direct British rule immediately
B. Forcing the ruler to adopt a British heir
C. Prohibiting independent diplomacy
D. Endorsing rival claimants
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The alliance prohibited independent diplomacy; the British effectively controlled external relations.
12272
Which Governor-General aggressively used Subsidiary Alliances to expand British power in India?
A. Lord Hastings
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Minto
D. Lord Canning
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Lord Wellesley actively used Subsidiary Alliances (and military support) to make states dependent on Britain.
12273
Which of these was a common consequence for rulers who entered Subsidiary Alliances?
A. Increased diplomatic independence
B. Loss of independent foreign policy
C. Expansion of territory
D. Abolition of the monarchy
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Rulers surrendered independent foreign policy and could not form alliances without British approval.
12274
What was the political role of the British Resident in a state under Subsidiary Alliance?
A. Military commander of the native army
B. Representative who controlled foreign affairs and advised the ruler
C. Head of local judiciary
D. Tax collector
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The resident managed the state's external relations and had strong influence over internal policy.
12275
Under the Subsidiary Alliance, Indian rulers had to expel which group from their courts?
A. British residents
B. French and other European officers
C. Local merchants
D. Religious leaders
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Rulers were required to dismiss European (non-British) officers and allow only British influence via a resident.
12276
Which state was among the earliest to accept the Subsidiary Alliance?
A. Mysore
B. Hyderabad (the Nizam)
C. Travancore
D. Sikh Empire
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The Nizam of Hyderabad accepted the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798, becoming a model case for the policy.
12277
What was a core requirement of the Subsidiary Alliance for Indian rulers?
A. Adopt British law
B. Station British troops at the ruler's expense
C. Convert to Christianity
D. Abolish local taxes
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Under Subsidiary Alliance, Indian rulers had to maintain British troops in their territory and pay for their upkeep.
12278
Who is credited with introducing the Subsidiary Alliance system in India?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Warren Hastings
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Lord Wellesley (Governor-General 1798–1805) introduced the Subsidiary Alliance to extend British influence without direct annexation.
12279
The Battle of Plassey is considered a turning point in Indian history mainly because:
A. It ended Mughal rule
B. It established British political dominance
C. It united Indian rulers against the British
D. It brought major economic reforms
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Plassey gave the East India Company political control, beginning British colonial rule.
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Which British-held fort was initially captured by Siraj ud-Daulah before the battle?
A. Fort St. David
B. Fort William
C. Fort St. George
D. Fort Bombay
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Siraj captured Fort William in 1756, sparking the chain of events leading to Plassey.
