UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

Consider the following statements with regard to the 'Subsidiary Alliance':

1. Hyderabad was the first state which was brought under Wellesley's Subsidiary System in 1818.

2. It fixed the amount to be paid annually at Rs.24 lakhs for the subsidiary force to Hyderabad.

3. In accordance with the treaty, all the French troops in Hyderabad were disbanded and replaced by a subsidiary British force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Hyderabad was the first state which was brought under Wellesley's Subsidiary System in 1798.