Question

Q. With reference to the system of subsidiary alliance, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2 and 3 only

Explanation:

The Subsidiary Alliance was a system established by Lord Wellesley in 1798. All those who had entered into such an alliance with the British had to accept certain terms and conditions:

The Subsidiary Alliance was a system devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798. All those who entered into such an alliance with the British had to accept certain terms and conditions:

(a) The British would protect their allies against external and internal threats

(b) A British armed contingent would be stationed in the territory of the ally.

(c) The resources for maintaining this contingent would be charged from the ally.

(d) The permission of British is mandatory for the ally to sign agreements and engage in warfare with other rulers.

A British resident would be stationed in the court of the ally as the representative of the governor general to supervise the administration.