The British ruled India for a long period due to the

2023

The British ruled India for a long period due to the

  1. A.

    liberal policies of the Congress

  2. B.

    imprisonment of Indian leaders

  3. C.

    policy of Divide and Rule

  4. D.

    More than one of the above

  5. E.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: C

The British maintained rule in India for a long period due to strategic policies that weakened Indian unity and resistance. One such policy was Divide and Rule, which exploited religious, ethnic, and regional differences to prevent a united national movement. This approach allowed the British to govern more effectively by creating divisions among Indian communities. Other factors, such as the suppression of uprisings and control over key institutions, also contributed. However, the policy of Divide and Rule was a central and deliberate strategy to sustain colonial control.

हिन्दी उत्तर: ब्रिटिश शासन को लंबे समय तक बरकरार रखने के लिए उन्होंने विभाजन और शासन की नीति अपनाई, जिसमें धार्मिक, जातीय और क्षेत्रीय विभाजनों का लाभ उठाया गया। इससे भारतीय एकता कमजोर हुई और विद्रोह को रोका जा सका। इसके अलावा, अहिंसा और शांति के आंदोलनों को दबाने के लिए भी नीतियाँ अपनाई गईं। इस नीति ने ब्रिटिश शासन को स्थायी बनाने में मदद की।

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