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Early Colonial Period
Question No. 26Interactive Test Mode
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Q26. The last major extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of:

The last major extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Dalhousie

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The last major phase of aggressive territorial annexation in British India occurred during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). He annexed Punjab (1849), Lower Burma/Pegu (1852), Awadh on grounds of misgovernance (1856), and several states including Satara, Jhansi, Nagpur, and Sambalpur through the Doctrine of Lapse. After the Revolt of 1857, the Queen's Proclamation of 1858 ended further territorial expansion.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q26)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Early Colonial Period
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Dalhousie

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 26 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Modern History (Early Colonial Period) question is Option (B): "Dalhousie". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Early Colonial Period". You can explore all repeated questions from Early Colonial Period in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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