Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Lord Canning – Masterly Inactivity

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Canning – Masterly Inactivity”.
John Lawrence is the key figure associated with the Policy of Masterly Inactivity.

This policy was a strategic approach adopted by the British in response to the complex situation in Afghanistan. By maintaining a cautious and non-interventionist stance, the British aimed to prevent conflicts and maintain a stable borderland.

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