Practice Subsidiary Alliance - 4.2 | 4. Traders to Rulers | ICSE Class 8 History
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Question 1

Easy

What was the Subsidiary Alliance?

💡 Hint: Think of the meaning of the words 'subsidiary' and 'alliance'.

Question 2

Easy

Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance?

💡 Hint: Recall the British Governor-General's role in India.

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Question 1

What was one key requirement of the Subsidiary Alliance?

  • Maintain British troops
  • Repair local infrastructure
  • Manage foreign trade

💡 Hint: Think about military obligations.

Question 2

True or False: The Subsidiary Alliance allowed Indian rulers to manage their foreign affairs independently.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider who held the power to negotiate treaties.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate why the Subsidiary Alliance could be seen as a more efficient way for the British to control regions compared to outright colonization.

💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of having local leaders act on behalf of an empire.

Question 2

Critique the ethical implications of the Subsidiary Alliance on Indian sovereignty. What were the moral conflicts involved?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how consent was given under duress in political situations.

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