Q. Which of the following statements regarding Subsidiary Alliances introduced in India by Lord Wellesley are correct?

1. Wellesley followed the policy of the annexation of the territories of previously subordinated rulers.
2. The protected states under the Alliance were not allowed to employ any European in their service without the approval of the British.
3. The British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the protected states and they often kept it.
4. Though the armies of the protected states were retained but they were to be used by the British.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1 and 2 only
Notes: The British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the protected states under the Subsidiary Alliance but they seldom keep it. The Alliance also led to the disbandment of the armies of the protected states.

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