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Modern History·Easy

Consider the following statements regarding the Policy of Ring Fence: 1. It was used by Robert Clive to defend the English Company’s frontiers. 2. Wellesley’s policy of Subsidiary Alliance was an extension of Ring Fence. 3. It was aimed at creating buffer zones. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Policy of Ring Fence: 1. It was used by Robert Clive to defend the English Company’s frontiers. 2. Wellesley’s policy of Subsidiary Alliance was an extension of Ring Fence. 3. It was aimed at creating buffer zones. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Options

  1. a.

    1 only

    Correct answer
  2. b.

    1 and 2 only

  3. c.

    2 and 3 only

  4. d.

    1, 2 and 3

Explanation

  • The Policy of Ring Fence was reflected in Warren Hastings' wars against the Marathas and Mysore.
  • It was aimed at creating buffer zones to defend the Company's frontiers. The main threat was from the Marathas and Afghan invaders (the Company undertook to organise Awadh's defence to safeguard Bengal's security).
  • Wellesley's policy of Subsidiary Alliance was an extension of Ring Fence — which sought to reduce states to a position of dependence on the British Government in India.

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