UPSC Prelims · 2011 · GS Paper I · Q44

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges “ formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges’’ ? 1. Funds used to support the India of􀃗ce in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

  1. (A)1 only.
  2. (B)1 and 2 only.
  3. (C)2 and 3 only.
  4. (D)1,2,and 3.
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Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only.

Subject
History
Chapter
British Land Revenue & Economic Impact

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