Practice Source4 : What power did the Resident have? - 2.2.5 | 2. From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power | CBSE 8 History
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Question 1

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What was the main role of a Resident?

💡 Hint: Think about who these Residents were supposed to represent.

Question 2

Easy

What does Subsidiary Alliance mean?

💡 Hint: Consider the idea of having help while losing some control.

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Question 1

What best describes the role of a Resident?

  • A military leader
  • A political advisor
  • A local ruler

💡 Hint: Remember what James Mill described about their power.

Question 2

True or False: The Subsidiary Alliance allowed Indian rulers to maintain their own armies.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how the Company's control expanded.

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Question 1

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Residents' political manipulations in maintaining British authority in India. What strategies were most effective?

💡 Hint: Consider both direct interventions and the use of alliances.

Question 2

Discuss the ethical implications of the Subsidiary Alliances on Indian sovereignty. Were there any justifications for these agreements?

💡 Hint: Think about the motives behind these agreements and their effects on leadership.

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