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SSC CHSL 2025 · PYQ · History / Polity · medium

Under which of the following governor-General a new policy of 'paramountcy' was initiated?

  1. A.Lord Hastings✓ Correct
  2. B.Lord Cornwallis
  3. C.Lord Wellesley
  4. D.Lord Dalhousie

Explanation

The doctrine of paramountcy was initiated under Lord Hastings (1813–1823), which established British supremacy over Indian princely states.
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