British Rule in India: Impact and Control

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What was one of the main reasons for Indian resentment towards British rule in the mid-1800s?

The British imposition of heavy taxes on Indian citizens

The British decision to divide India into separate territories

The British refusal to allow Indians to practice their own religion

The belief that the British wanted to convert them to Christianity (correct)

What offended the Indian soldiers' religious feelings and led to the Sepoy Mutiny?

Rumors about British weapons (correct)

British attempts to recruit Indian soldiers for battle

The British imposition of a new language in the army

The promotion of British soldiers over Indian soldiers

Why did the Sepoy Mutiny fail?

The Indians were divided along religious lines (correct)

The British had support from other European powers

The Indian soldiers lacked strong leadership

The British had superior weapons and military tactics

What did the British government do after the Sepoy Mutiny?

Took direct control of British India Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of British rule on India's economy?

India's rail system was developed and the economy modernized, but Indian industry suffered due to British trade laws. Signup and view all the answers

What did the British East India Company control in India?

Huge amounts of land and held the most power in India Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'jewel in the crown' refer to in relation to India?

India's status as Britain's most valuable colony Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the decline of Indian industry under British rule?

Forced cultivation of cash crops and restrictive trade laws Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of British rule on Indian agriculture?

A decline in agricultural productivity and increased reliance on cash crops Signup and view all the answers

How did most British officials' attitudes impact Indian culture?

They held racist attitudes that posed a threat to Indian culture Signup and view all the answers

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What was one of the main reasons for Indian resentment towards British rule in the mid-1800s?

What offended the Indian soldiers' religious feelings and led to the Sepoy Mutiny?

Why did the Sepoy Mutiny fail?

What did the British government do after the Sepoy Mutiny?

What was the impact of British rule on India's economy?

What did the British East India Company control in India?

What did the term 'jewel in the crown' refer to in relation to India?

What contributed to the decline of Indian industry under British rule?

What was a major consequence of British rule on Indian agriculture?

How did most British officials' attitudes impact Indian culture?

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