COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -(c)The British thought surveys were important for effective administration.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer:-It is true that the British thought surveys were important for effective administration.
Detailed explanation-3: -The British gave much importance to the practice of surveying because they believed that a country had to be properly known before it could be effectively administered. Therefore, they carried out detailed surveys by the early 19 th century in order to map the entire country: They conducted revenue surveys in villages.
Detailed explanation-4: -It may have been effective in exploiting peasants and collecting land revenue from them. But from the point of view of enhancing the welfare of the people and preventing disasters like famines, the British administrative system was not at all effective.