16. The system of land revenue introduced in Bombay (Mumbai) by the British was known as the:
a) Ryotwari system
b) Mahalwari system
c) Zamindari system
d) Landlord system
17. The concept of the ‘subsidiary alliance’ was introduced by Lord Wellesley. It aimed to make Indian rulers:
a) Independent and self-governing
b) Allies of the British without any obligation
c) Dependent on British military protection and control their foreign relations
d) Subjects of the British Crown
18. Under the ‘subsidiary alliance,’ Indian rulers had to disband their armies and allow a British force to be stationed in their territory. The British also controlled their external affairs. What was the name of the British force stationed in princely states?
a) Sepoys
b) Sipahis
c) Residents
d) Presidencies
19. The first state to accept the ‘subsidiary alliance’ was:
a) Mysore (Mysuru)
b) Hyderabad
c) Travancore
d) Awadh (Oudh)
20. The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. It aimed to annex princely states whose rulers:
a) Fought against the British
b) Had no natural heirs
c) Rebelled against the British
d) Were inefficient in ruling their states
