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What was one of the main goals of the British in India according to the text?
What was one of the main goals of the British in India according to the text?
- To establish military dominance
- To 'civilise the natives' and change their customs and values (correct)
- To exploit the natural resources
- To promote religious diversity
What did the British believe they had to do in India?
What did the British believe they had to do in India?
- Educate, 'civilise', and make Indians into 'good subjects' (correct)
- Promote indigenous customs and values
- Respect the existing cultural norms
- Maintain a hands-off approach to Indian society
How did the British view their cultural mission in India?
How did the British view their cultural mission in India?
- As a duty to assimilate into Indian society
- As a duty to let Indian society evolve naturally
- As a duty to change Indian customs and values (correct)
- As a duty to preserve Indian traditions
What was a key aspect of British rule in India?
What was a key aspect of British rule in India?
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How did the British see the process of educating Indians?
How did the British see the process of educating Indians?
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