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    Question

    A new policy of paramountcy was initiated by which of

    the following Governor General?
    A Lord Cornwallis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Wellesley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sir John Shore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Governor-General Lord Hastings (1813-1823) initiated a new policy of paramountcy. The policy asserted the Governor General's right to intervene in the internal affairs of the Indian princely states, and to supersede their authority if necessary. This was in contrast to the previous policy of non-interference.

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