Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Which one of the following conclusions best explains the idea of “colonial modernisation” in British India?

  1. The colonial government consistently promoted comprehensive modernisation regardless of its political consequences.
  2. Modernisation was selectively introduced where it served imperial interests and restricted where it might generate opposition to British rule.
  3. British non-interference in Indian social and cultural affairs continued without alteration after 1813.
  4. Radical officials gained complete control of the administration and subordinated imperial interests to Indian social progress.
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  5. Although Bahadur Shah Zafar was the symbolic leader at Delhi, effective command was exercised by
  6. Although most Provincial Congress Committees opposed Jawaharlal Nehru’s nomination, Gandhi supported him for…