Q: The British policy towards Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century aimed at
(a)Strengthening Afghanistan as a buffer against Russia.
(b)Weakening Russian influence in Afghanistan but not promoting a strong Afghanistan either.
(c)Promoting Russian influence in Afghanistan to control insurgent tribal leaders.
(d)Annexing Afghanistan as a directly-controlled British Territory.
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (c) 'अफगानिस्तान में विदेशी क्रांतिकारी नेताओं को रोकने के लिए रूसी प्रभाव को बढ़ावा देना'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.