{"id":352860,"date":"2025-12-29T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=352860"},"modified":"2025-12-30T20:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T14:55:46","slug":"upsc-prelims-marathon-29-december-british-conquest-of-punjab-and-administrative-policies-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-marathon-29-december-british-conquest-of-punjab-and-administrative-policies-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 December &#8211; British Conquest of Punjab and Administrative Policies &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are posting <strong>prelims marathon MCQs<\/strong> for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. <strong>Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 December British Conquest of Punjab and Administrative Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n <div class=\"main_quiz_col\">\r\n <a href=\"?quiz_ready=start\" class=\"quiz_ready\">Start Quiz<\/a>\r\n <div class=\"marks_box\">\r\n <h5>Marking Pattern<\/h5>\r\n <p><strong>Correct Answer : <\/strong> 2<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Wrong Answer : <\/strong> -0.66<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"right-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"questions_sign\">\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"green answered\"><\/span> Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"red not_answered\"><\/span> Not Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"magenta marked_for_review\"><\/span> Marked For Review\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"grey not_visited\"><\/span> Not Visited\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    function goBack(){\r\n\r\n   window.history.back();\r\n\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"question_navigation_area\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h5 class=\"card-header\">CHOOSE A QUESTION<\/h5>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <ul class=\"navigation_btns owl-carousel owl-theme\" id=\"owl-demo\">\r\n <div class=\"for_scroll\">\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head1\" class=\"nav1\"><button id=\"question1\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"1\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>1<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head2\" class=\"nav2\"><button id=\"question2\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"2\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>2<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head3\" class=\"nav3\"><button id=\"question3\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"3\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>3<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head4\" class=\"nav4\"><button id=\"question4\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"4\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>4<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head5\" class=\"nav5\"><button id=\"question5\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"5\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>5<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head6\" class=\"nav6\"><button id=\"question6\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"6\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>6<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head7\" class=\"nav7\"><button id=\"question7\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"7\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>7<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head8\" class=\"nav8\"><button id=\"question8\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"8\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>8<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head9\" class=\"nav9\"><button id=\"question9\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"9\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>9<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head10\" class=\"nav10\"><button id=\"question10\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"10\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>10<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"btn-submit reset_sbmit\">\r\n <input type=\"button\" class=\"ays_finish action_button end_quiz\" id=\"wpq_finish\" value=\"Finish Test\"\/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<input type=\"reset\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Reset Test\" value=\"Reset Test\" class=\"ays_reset action_button\" id=\"ays_reset\" \/><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"left-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\"> \r\n <div class=\"question-listing\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"question_number\">\r\n<div class=\"timer_sec\">\r\n <label>Time Left :<\/label><span id=\"wpq_timer\" style=\"visibility:hidden;\">10<\/span><span id=\"timer\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <form>\r\n <div class=\"quest_list_type\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_slider\">\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head1 active\" data-quiz-id=\"352861\" id=\"question_head1\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 1<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352861\" class=\"post-352861 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-environment entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the factors that led to the Second Anglo-Sikh War, consider the following statements:<br> 1.\tThe Treaties of Lahore and Bhairowal were perceived by the Sikh populace as deeply humiliating, particularly the reduction of the Khalsa army and the appointment of a British Resident.<br> 2.\tThe removal of Rani Jindan from the regency and her subsequent exile to Benares acted as a major emotional catalyst for the Sikh soldiers and nobility.<br> 3.\tThe immediate spark was provided by the rebellion of Mulraj, the governor of Multan, following his forced resignation and the murder of two British officers.<br> Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only8669\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only8669\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352861[]\" data-radio=\"352861\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only8669\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only8669\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352861[]\" data-radio=\"352861\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8669\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8669\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352861[]\" data-radio=\"352861\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2, and 38669\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2, and 38669\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352861[]\" data-radio=\"352861\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2, and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous disabled\" id=\"352861\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352861\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352861\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352861\" id=\"352861\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352861\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head2 \" data-quiz-id=\"352862\" id=\"question_head2\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 2<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352862\" class=\"post-352862 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-money-and-banking entry\">\r\n \r\n Regarding the military engagements of the Second Anglo-Sikh War, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe Battle of Ramnagar was the opening major engagement of the war, fought primarily between the British cavalry and the Sikh forces. <br>2.\tThe Battle of Chillianwala is noted in British military history as one of the most costly &#8220;Pyrrhic victories,&#8221; where the British suffered heavy casualties without gaining a decisive advantage. <br>3.\tThe war concluded with the Battle of Gujarat, famously known as the &#8220;Battle of the Guns&#8221; due to the overwhelming use of artillery by the British. <br>Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only8286\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only8286\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352862[]\" data-radio=\"352862\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only8286\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only8286\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352862[]\" data-radio=\"352862\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8286\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8286\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352862[]\" data-radio=\"352862\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2, and 38286\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2, and 38286\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352862[]\" data-radio=\"352862\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2, and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352862\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352862\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352862\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352862\" id=\"352862\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352862\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head3 \" data-quiz-id=\"352863\" id=\"question_head3\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 3<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352863\" class=\"post-352863 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-environment entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the aftermath of the Second Anglo-Sikh War, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tLord Dalhousie annexed Punjab in March 1849 and established a &#8220;Board of Administration&#8221; consisting of three members to govern the province.<br> 2.\tThe famous Koh-i-Noor diamond was formally handed over to the British and subsequently sent to London to be presented to Queen Victoria. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only1086\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only1086\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352863[]\" data-radio=\"352863\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only1086\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only1086\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352863[]\" data-radio=\"352863\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 21086\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 21086\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352863[]\" data-radio=\"352863\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 21086\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 21086\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352863[]\" data-radio=\"352863\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352863\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352863\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352863\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352863\" id=\"352863\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352863\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head4 \" data-quiz-id=\"352864\" id=\"question_head4\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 4<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352864\" class=\"post-352864 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-money-and-banking entry\">\r\n \r\n Which one of the following best describes the historical significance of the conclusion of the Anglo-Sikh Wars? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"It marked the first time the British utilized the \"Ring-Fence\" policy against a trans-frontier power.6928\">\r\n <input id = \"It marked the first time the British utilized the \"Ring-Fence\" policy against a trans-frontier power.6928\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352864[]\" data-radio=\"352864\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>It marked the first time the British utilized the \"Ring-Fence\" policy against a trans-frontier power. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"It represented the final military conquest of the last major independent Indian state, effectively extending the British frontier to the natural boundary of the Indus.6928\">\r\n <input id = \"It represented the final military conquest of the last major independent Indian state, effectively extending the British frontier to the natural boundary of the Indus.6928\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352864[]\" data-radio=\"352864\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>It represented the final military conquest of the last major independent Indian state, effectively extending the British frontier to the natural boundary of the Indus. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"It led to the immediate establishment of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) as a separate administrative unit.6928\">\r\n <input id = \"It led to the immediate establishment of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) as a separate administrative unit.6928\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352864[]\" data-radio=\"352864\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>It led to the immediate establishment of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) as a separate administrative unit. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"It resulted in the signing of the first-ever \"Treaty of Eternal Friendship\" with the Afghan tribes.6928\">\r\n <input id = \"It resulted in the signing of the first-ever \"Treaty of Eternal Friendship\" with the Afghan tribes.6928\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352864[]\" data-radio=\"352864\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>It resulted in the signing of the first-ever \"Treaty of Eternal Friendship\" with the Afghan tribes. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352864\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352864\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352864\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352864\" id=\"352864\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352864\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head5 \" data-quiz-id=\"352865\" id=\"question_head5\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 5<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352865\" class=\"post-352865 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-economics-2 entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the expansion of British power, which Governor-General is most closely associated with the policy of &#8220;Paramountcy&#8221; where the British claimed the right to intervene in any state to maintain order and &#8220;modernize&#8221; governance? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Lord Cornwallis5248\">\r\n <input id = \"Lord Cornwallis5248\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352865[]\" data-radio=\"352865\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Lord Cornwallis <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Lord Wellesley5248\">\r\n <input id = \"Lord Wellesley5248\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352865[]\" data-radio=\"352865\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Lord Wellesley <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Lord Dalhousie5248\">\r\n <input id = \"Lord Dalhousie5248\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352865[]\" data-radio=\"352865\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Lord Dalhousie <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Lord Hastings5248\">\r\n <input id = \"Lord Hastings5248\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352865[]\" data-radio=\"352865\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Lord Hastings <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352865\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352865\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352865\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352865\" id=\"352865\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352865\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head6 \" data-quiz-id=\"352866\" id=\"question_head6\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 6<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352866\" class=\"post-352866 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-biodiversity-and-conservation entry\">\r\n \r\n Regarding the East India Company&#8217;s policy toward Indian states before 1740, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe Company maintained a policy of &#8220;equidistance,&#8221; strictly avoiding any political alliances or territorial ambitions to protect its commercial profits. <br>2.\tDuring this period, the Company operated under the legal framework of farmans and parwanas issued by the Mughal Emperor or regional governors, accepting a subordinate position.<br> Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only6077\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only6077\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352866[]\" data-radio=\"352866\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only6077\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only6077\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352866[]\" data-radio=\"352866\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 26077\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 26077\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352866[]\" data-radio=\"352866\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 26077\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 26077\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352866[]\" data-radio=\"352866\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352866\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352866\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352866\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352866\" id=\"352866\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352866\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head7 \" data-quiz-id=\"352867\" id=\"question_head7\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 7<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352867\" class=\"post-352867 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-environment entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the &#8220;Policy of Ring-Fence&#8221; introduced by Warren Hastings, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe primary objective was to create a buffer zone around the Company&#8217;s territories to protect them from external threats like the Marathas and Afghans. <br>2.\tUnder this policy, the Company sought to defend the frontiers of its allies (like Awadh) at the ally\u2019s expense, effectively moving the battlefield away from British soil. <br>3.\tThis policy was the precursor to the more formalized and aggressive &#8220;Subsidiary Alliance&#8221; system later developed by Wellesley.<br> Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only2479\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only2479\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352867[]\" data-radio=\"352867\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only2479\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only2479\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352867[]\" data-radio=\"352867\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only2479\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only2479\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352867[]\" data-radio=\"352867\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2, and 32479\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2, and 32479\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352867[]\" data-radio=\"352867\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2, and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352867\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352867\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352867\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352867\" id=\"352867\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352867\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head8 \" data-quiz-id=\"352868\" id=\"question_head8\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 8<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352868\" class=\"post-352868 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-economy entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following statements regarding the transition of the East India Company from 1740 to 1765: <br>1.\tThe Company began to assert political equality with regional powers following the success of Dupleix\u2019s &#8220;king-making&#8221; tactics in the Carnatic Wars. <br>2.\tThe Treaty of Allahabad (1765) marked the definitive end of the Company\u2019s subordinate status, as it became the de facto ruler of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.<br> Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only8539\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only8539\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352868[]\" data-radio=\"352868\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only8539\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only8539\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352868[]\" data-radio=\"352868\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 28539\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 28539\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352868[]\" data-radio=\"352868\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 28539\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 28539\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352868[]\" data-radio=\"352868\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352868\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352868\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352868\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352868\" id=\"352868\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352868\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head9 \" data-quiz-id=\"352869\" id=\"question_head9\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 9<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352869\" class=\"post-352869 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-environment entry\">\r\n \r\n Arrange the following states in the correct chronological order in which they accepted the Subsidiary Alliance system of Lord Wellesley:<br> 1.\tHyderabad 2.\tMysore <br>3.\tAwadh <br>4.\tThe Peshwa (Treaty of Bassein)<br> 5.\tScindia<br> Select the correct answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1-2-3-4-52436\">\r\n <input id = \"1-2-3-4-52436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352869[]\" data-radio=\"352869\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1-2-3-4-5 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1-3-2-5-42436\">\r\n <input id = \"1-3-2-5-42436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352869[]\" data-radio=\"352869\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>1-3-2-5-4 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2-1-3-4-52436\">\r\n <input id = \"2-1-3-4-52436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352869[]\" data-radio=\"352869\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>2-1-3-4-5 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1-2-4-3-52436\">\r\n <input id = \"1-2-4-3-52436\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352869[]\" data-radio=\"352869\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1-2-4-3-5 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352869\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352869\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352869\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352869\" id=\"352869\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"352869\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head10 \" data-quiz-id=\"352870\" id=\"question_head10\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 10<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-352870\" class=\"post-352870 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-environment entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the objectives of the Subsidiary Alliance system, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tTo maintain a large standing army at the expense of the Indian states, thereby reducing the financial burden on the Company.<br> 2.\tTo completely exclude the influence of European rivals, particularly the French, from the courts of Indian rulers.<br> 3.\tTo control the foreign policy and inter-state relations of the Indian states while nominally promising non-interference in their internal affairs. <br>Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only3535\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only3535\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_352870[]\" data-radio=\"352870\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only3535\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only3535\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_352870[]\" data-radio=\"352870\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only3535\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only3535\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_352870[]\" data-radio=\"352870\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2, and 33535\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2, and 33535\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_352870[]\" data-radio=\"352870\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2, and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"352870\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"352870\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"352870\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_352870\" id=\"352870\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next disabled\" id=\"352870\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"act_buttons\">\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/form>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div id=\"Quiz_res\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n <div class=\"loader\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/mcq-quiz\/assets\/img\/loader.gif?w=750&#038;ssl=1\" border=\"0\" style=\"width:10%\"\/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div id=\"quiz_result_page\">\r\n <div id=\"ques_title\"> <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"row\">\r\n <div class=\"col-md-6 border-right\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same\">Total Number of Questions :\r\n <span class=\"total_que\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same\">Total Not Attempted Questions :\r\n <span class=\"unanswerscore\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same green\">Total Correct : \r\n <span class=\"total_right\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"quiz_ans-same red\">Total Wrong : \r\n <span class=\"total_wrong\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\"><div id=\"score\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"chart_div\"><\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"action_buttons\">\r\n <div style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"> \r\n 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12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes sp-anime{\r\n 100%{\r\n transform:rotate(360deg);\r\n}\r\n}\r\n.is-hide{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-dots{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-nav button{\r\n background:transparent !important;\r\n color:#000 !important;\r\n font-size:20px !important;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n <style>\r\n .right-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.left-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.ays_unmarked,#Quiz_res,.loader,.marked-text{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n .ays_unmarked.unmark_reviewed,.wp_hidequestion_button,.next_previw_btn .removeAnswer{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n \n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 December British Conquest of Punjab and Administrative Policies For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; click&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/question\/with-reference-to-the-objectives-of-the-subsidiary-alliance-system-consider-the-following-statements-1-to-maintain-a-large-standing-army-at-the-expense-of-the-indian-states-thereby-reducing-the-fi\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">With reference to the objectives of the Subsidiary Alliance system, consider the following statements: <br \/>1.\tTo maintain a large standing army at the expense of the Indian states, thereby reducing the financial burden on the Company.<br \/> 2.\tTo completely exclude the influence of European rivals, particularly the French, from the courts of Indian rulers.<br \/> 3.\tTo control the foreign policy and inter-state relations of the Indian states while nominally promising non-interference in their internal affairs. <br \/>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-352860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prelims-marathon","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=352860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352860\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=352860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=352860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=352860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}