Q. With reference to the administrative changes in post-1857 colonial India, consider the following statements:
1.The British aimed to reduce the alienation of the Indian masses by associating natives with the administration.
2.The British reduced capital investments in India during this period due to rising competition from other industrial powers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- After 1857, the British involved Indians in administration to reduce alienation and prevent future uprisings.
- British capital investment in India increased, especially in railways, plantations, and trade, despite global competition.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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