Q. The tenure of which of the following Viceroys of India is collectively called as Policy of Masterly Inactivity?

1. Lord Elgin
2. Lord Mayo
3. Lord Lytton
4. Lord Northbrook

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 4
Notes: Policy of Masterly Inactivity (1862-76) The reigns of Lord Elgin-1 862-63, Lord Lawrence (1864-69), Lord Mayo (1869- 72) and Lord Northbrook (1872-76) is called the period of Policy of masterly inactivity in history. The main object of the policy during this period was let things go quietly on to give the land rest. It was a policy as opposed to Forward Policy followed by Lord Lytton.

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