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British Colonial Rule in India
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What type of governance was primarily established in India during British colonial rule?

  • Libertarianism
  • Anarchism
  • Democratic federalism
  • Authoritarianism and centralisation (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes the bureaucratic structure introduced during British rule in India?

  • Informal and unregulated
  • Collaborative and consensus-based
  • Flexible and decentralized
  • Rigid and hierarchical (correct)
  • What was one of the key frameworks used by the British to maintain control over India?

  • A decentralized federal system
  • A network of local councils
  • Complete independence of local governance
  • Laws and regulations for administration, judiciary, and police (correct)
  • Which of the following statements is true regarding the nature of governance in India under British rule?

    <p>The principles of authoritarianism were significant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of Indian governance did the British directly influence the most?

    <p>Administration, judiciary, and police</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    British Colonial Rule in India

    • British colonial rule in India was characterized by authoritarianism and centralized control.
    • The British implemented laws and regulations to establish and maintain their control over administration, judiciary, and police.
    • This period witnessed the establishment of a rigid and hierarchical bureaucracy, designed to serve the interests of the British rulers.

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    Explore the key features of British colonial rule in India, focusing on the authoritarian governance and centralized control established by the British. This quiz covers laws and regulations alongside the impact of a hierarchical bureaucracy on Indian society during this period.

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