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Early Colonial Period
Question No. 230Interactive Test Mode
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Q230. The term “imperial preference” was applied to the:

The term “imperial preference” was applied to the:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — special privileges on British imports in India

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'Imperial Preference' was a system of mutually-agreed preferential tariff rates across the British Empire. In the context of India, it referred to granting lower tariffs and customs duties on British manufactured imports into India compared to non-Empire goods, protecting British goods against competition from local and foreign industries.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q230)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Early Colonial Period
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — special privileges on British imports in India

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q230

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 230 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Modern History (Early Colonial Period) question is Option (A): "special privileges on British imports in India". 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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