Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley ?
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Answer: C. Subsidiary Alliance made Indian rulers pay for a British army stationed in their states, kept French (Napoleonic) influence out, and established British paramountcy. Securing a fixed income for the Company was not its stated aim. So option C does not apply.
Watch for: Rulers had to pay money or cede land, which makes 'fixed income' look like a feature.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because maintaining an army at the Indian ruler's cost was a core feature.
- B. Wrong because keeping the French and Napoleon out was a key motive.
- D. Wrong because establishing British paramountcy was the main aim.
Source to check: NCERT Class 8 History 'Our Pasts III', Chapter 2 'From Trade to Territory'; Spectrum, 'A Brief History of Modern India'
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