Which of the following were the constituents of the so called 39 Home Charges 39 during the Br...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

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Which of the following were the constituents of the so called 'Home Charges' during the British period?

1. Charges on the transfer of finished products from England to India.

2. Paying for the secretary of state and his establishment at the India office in London.

3. Pensions to the British Indian Officials.

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1 and 2 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

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Explanation:

Charges on the transfer of finished products from England to India were not a part of 'home charges'. With reference to period of Colonial Rule in India 'Home Charges' formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. It refers to the expenditure incurred in Britain by the Secretory of State on behalf of India.They include:

Funds used to support the India Office in London.
Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel.
Dividends on East India Stock.
To pay the interest on the Home debt.
Furlough and retired pay to members of the Indian military and Civil Services when at Home.
Charges of all descriptions paid in this country connected with the British troops serving in India and a portion of the cost of transporting the British troops to and from India.