The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by:
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Warren Hastings
C. Lord Wellesley
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It was a diplomatic strategy to bring Indian states under British control.
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The system of 'Dyarchy' (dual governance) was introduced at the provincial level in British India by which of the following reforms?
A. Morley-Minto Reforms 1909
B. Indian Councils Act 1861
C. Government of India Act 1935
D. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) instituted dyarchy in provinces, dividing subjects into 'Transferred' and 'Reserved' categories.
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Question #2
The 'Sir Thomas Roe' visited the court of which Mughal emperor?
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sir Thomas Roe, English ambassador, visited Jahangir's court in 1615 and secured trading rights.
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Question #3
The 'Indian Councils Act 1861' introduced the portfolio system under:
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Mayo
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Lytton
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lord Canning introduced the portfolio system through the Indian Councils Act 1861.
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