Which British Governor-General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in India to establish British supremacy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which British Governor-General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in India to establish British supremacy?

A. Lord Cornwallis

B. Lord Wellesley

C. Lord Dalhousie

D. Lord William Bentinck

Answer: Option B

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The Subsidiary Alliance system was framed by Lord Wellesley (Governor-General from 1798 to 1805) to eliminate French influence and expand British territory in India.

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The Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj was initially conceptualized and founded in Malaya in 1942 by whom?

A. Shah Nawaz Khan

B. Captain Mohan Singh

C. Rash Behari Bose

D. Subhas Chandra Bose

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The INA was first formed in 1942 by Captain Mohan Singh with British Indian Army prisoners-of-war in Malaya. Subhas Chandra Bose took over its leadership later in 1943.

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