Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
ATo maintain a large standing army at other's expense
BTo keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
CTo secure a fixed income for the Company
DTo establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
UPSC CSE Prelims 2018 (GS-I, Set C), Q.75. Official answer key: B.
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