Which British Governor-General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which British Governor-General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance?

A. Lord Cornwallis

B. Lord Dalhousie

C. Lord Hastings

D. Lord Wellesley

Answer: Option D

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Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in 1798 to bring Indian states under British control.

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The 'Cabinet Mission' arrived in India in 1946. It proposed a three-tier structure but rejected the demand for?

A. Grouping of provinces

B. A sovereign Pakistan

C. A weak centre

D. Interim government

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Mission rejected the demand for a full-fledged sovereign Pakistan but proposed a loose federation with grouping of provinces.

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The 'National Anthem' of India, 'Jana Gana Mana', was adopted in:

A. 1948

B. 1949

C. 1950

D. 1947

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950, just before the Constitution came into effect.

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The 'Maharaja of Kashmir' signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947. Who was the Prime Minister of Kashmir at that time?

A. Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad

B. G. M. Sadiq

C. Mehr Chand Mahajan

D. Sheikh Abdullah

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Mehr Chand Mahajan was appointed Prime Minister just before the accession, and he countersigned the Instrument.

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