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    Question

    Which one of the following statements correctly defines

    ‘The Policy of Subordinate Isolation’? 
    A Isolate the princely state who does not support British policies. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Protect the neighboring states from external aggression. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C States giving up all external sovereignty but retained sovereignty in internal administration. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D East India Company giving military protection to the acquired territories Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Option C is correct: Indian states were supposed to act in subordinate cooperation with the British government and acknowledge its supremacy. The states could merely retain sovereignty in internal administration but had to surrender all forms of external sovereignty.

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