With reference to the social and cultural policies of British in India, consider the following statements:
1. British followed a policy of noninterference in socio-cultural life till the early 19th century.
2. The conservatives respected Indian philosophy and were against introduction of western ideas and practices. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
