With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Home charges :
Home charges means money spent by Britain in Britain on behalf of India. They included
(a)Dividends on East India Stock
(b)Interest in Home debt
(c)establishments of the and building connected with the Home Department of Indian Government
(d)Furlough and retired pay to members of the Indian Military and Civil Services when at Home.
(e)Charges of all descriptions paid in this country connected with the British troops serving in India
(f)Portion of the cost of transporting the British troops to and from India