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UPSC 1999: The Governor General who followed a spirited "Forward" policy towards Afghanistan was
(a)Minto
(b)Dufferin
(c)Elgin
(d)Lytton
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Lord Lytton (Viceroy, 1876-80) abandoned ‘masterly inactivity’ and pursued an aggressive Forward Policy towards Afghanistan, leading to the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80). Minto, Dufferin and Elgin followed more cautious or different frontier approaches, not the stated policy. ([doubtnut.com](https://www.doubtnut.com/pcmb-questions/22149?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1999, GS Paper 1, as Question 72. It falls under Modern History > British Administration & Economic Policies.
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