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Q · Governor-Generals and Viceroys of IndiaMedium · 45s
Which one of the following Governors General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in India?
TopicGovernor-Generals and Viceroys of India
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1798 to bring Indian states under British control by stationing British troops in their territories.
Final Answer: Option B — Lord Wellesley