With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home Charges"? 1. Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 (GS-I, Set A), Q.59. Official answer key: D.
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