Which statement does not apply to the Subsidiary Alliance?

1. The Kings virtually lost their powers
2. It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie
3. The Kings had to maintain the British army at their cost .
4. They had a British Resident in their Court.

Which of the following statements is Wrong regarding the Doctrine of Lapse?

1. This Doctrine was introduced by Lord Wellesley.
2. The Doctrine supported Governor-General's policy of annexations.
3. The Doctrine meant that when ruler of a dependent State died without a heir, the State passed back to the English Company.
4. The prominent States to fall victim to the Doctrine were Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur.

An Act for the Better Government of India that transferred the Government of India from the Company to the British Crown was passed in the year:

1. 1857
2. 1858
3. 1859
4. 1860

Which of the following statements is Wrong regarding the consequences of the First War of Independence, 1857?

1. The War ended East India Company's rule in India.
2. Queen Victoria declared in her Proclamation of 1858 that the British Government would not annex the Indian States.
3. All key positions in the Army were reserved exclusively for the Indians
4. The British Government adopted the policy of 'Divide and Rule'.