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2026 · Question 2 · British Rule
The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons ?
Choose your answer(a)Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India's creditworthiness(b)Providing support to Indian importers(c)Encouraging export of cotton produce from India(d)Preventing depreciation of the Rupee in terms of gold
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 17 · British Rule
Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856 : 1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. 2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. 3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)2 and 3 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)1, 2 and 3(d)2 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)