Answer: C

Explanation:

The Ring-Fence Policy was the principle of protecting a neighboring front to protect British territories. This policy was implemented by Warren Hastings. This policy lasted from 1765 to 1813, Buffer zones were created under this policy. The states that were brought under the policy were assured of military assistance. States were assured of military assistance against external aggression. States had to bear the cost of the army themselves.

This policy was reflected in the East India Company's wars against the Marathas and the Mysore Empire. Hence both statement 1 and 2 are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

John Lawrence adopted the policy of 'efficient inaction' after becoming the Governor General of India in 1864. The policy of efficient inaction is also called the policy of ' Masterly Inaction ' . Under this policy , the British believed that they should not interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. In this policy, the British did not send any British envoys or troops to Afghanistan and civilian explorers were also prohibited from straying beyond the border.

Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

In 1798, Zaman Shah, the ruler of Afghanistan, attacked Punjab. While going back his cannons fell in the Chenab river. Ranjit Singh got them thrown out and sent them back. In return for that service, Zaman Shah allowed him to take control of Lahore. In 1799, Ranjit Singh immediately captured Lahore and made it his capital. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

After the merger of Punjab into the British Empire, Lord Dalhousie in 1849 A council of three people was formed to rule the Punjab in 1807, in which Sir Henry Lawrence was appointed as president and John Lawrence and Charles Grenville Mansell as members. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Subordination Treaty of 1817-18 with the princely states of Rajputana was negotiated by Charles Metcalfe. Lord Hastings had appointed the then Resident of Delhi, Charles Metcalf, as negotiator to ensure British supremacy over Rajputana and the neutrality of Rajputana towards the Marathas and Pindaris.

The Anglo-Nepal war took place during the reign of Lord Hastings. The first war was fought in 1814, but no special success was achieved. The second war was fought in 1815. Almora in Kumaon was conquered and Major General Ochterlony forced the brave Gorkha Sardar Amar Singh Thapa to surrender the fort of Malav.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Lord Curzon established the ' Imperial Cadet Corps ' in the year 1901. Its objective was to provide military education to the princes of the native kings and the sons of the landlords. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Archaeological survey efforts in India 1784 It began with the establishment of the Asiatic Society by William Jones in Calcutta. In 1861, Alexander Cunningham was appointed the first archaeological surveyor by Lord Canning and in 1871, a separate department was created in the government for archaeological survey by Lord Mayo. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act , 1904, Lord Curzon, for the first time in India, allocated a sum of 50,000 pounds paying attention to the protection and repair of historical buildings. Hence, statement 3 is correct.