The British policy towards Afghanistan in the first half of the 19 th century aimed at
Weakening Russian influence in Afghanistan but not promoting a strong Afghanistan either.
Weakening Russian influence in Afghanistan but not promoting a strong Afghanistan either. Promoting Russian influence in Afghanistan to control insurgent tribal leaders.
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Consider the following statements about the initial development of railways in India by the British:
1. Private financial investors for railways would get land free from the British Government in India.
2. The investors would get a return of 5 percent on their capital from the government if they ran at a loss or secured inadequate profit.
3. The railways would be jointly managed with the government.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Which one of the following wasnotincluded in the terms and conditions of Subsidiary Alliance System of Lord Wellesley?
The Bengal Famine of 1769 - 70 was worsened by
Which one of the following statements with regard to the ryotwari settlement is not correct?
The Ryotwari experiment in land revenue was started by
When was the monopoly of China trade lost by East India Company ?
Which of the following industries was most affected by the 'de-industrialisation' of India in the 19th century?
Consider the following statements about the treaty of Allahabad (1765):
1. It was an agreement between the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II and the English East India Company
2. It made the English East India Company the Diwan of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa
3. As per the provisions of the treaty, the East India Company was granted Diwani in exchange for an annual tribute to Mughal Emperor
4. The treaty was worked out after the defeat of the Mughal emperor in the battle of Buxar
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Important Questions from India under East India Company’s Rule
Which Act was formulated to end the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India?
Subsidiary alliance was a system devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798. All those who entered into such an alliance with the British had to accept certain terms and conditions.
1. The British would be responsible for protecting their ally from external and internal threats to their power.
2. In the territory of the ally a British armed contingent would be stationed and ally would provide resources for their maintenance.
3. The ally would enter into agreements, with other rulers or engage in warfare only with the permission of the British.
4. Ally may walk away with the alliance anytime at the disagreement.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:- Match List I with List II.Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
LIST I LIST II A. Setting up Supreme Court at Calcutta by East India Company I. 1793 B. Cornwalis code enacted II. 1774 C. Railway line between Bombay and Thane III. 1881 D. Madras Harbour IV. 1853 - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Permanent Settlement?
- Which of the following is / are characteristic(s) of the Ryotwari system?
1. It was the brainchild of Thomas Munro
2. It was meant to reduce intermediaries
3. Cultivating peasants were gradually impoverished by the system
4. It was introduced in parts of Madras and Bengal Presidency
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
