Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in India?
A. Lord Hastings
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in 1798. Under this system, Indian rulers were forced to accept British supremacy and maintain a British army at their own expense.

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Question #1
The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by which of the following leaders?
A. Vallabhbhai Patel and Rajendra Prasad
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipinchandra Pal
C. Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
D. Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Following the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, Chittaranjan Das (President) and Motilal Nehru (Secretary) formed the Swaraj Party in January 1923 to enter councils.

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Question #2
The 'Swaraj Party' was formed by:
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Lala Lajpat Rai
C. Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das
D. Subhas Chandra Bose

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das formed the Swaraj Party in 1923 to enter legislative councils.

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Question #3
The 'Bombay Plan' of 1944 was prepared by a group of industrialists. How many signatories were there?
A. 15
B. 12
C. 8
D. 5

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Eight industrialists, including J. R. D. Tata and G. D. Birla, were the signatories.

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