The Purpose of Britain's "Divide and Rule" Tactic in South

question 90

Multiple Choice

The purpose of Britain's "divide and rule" tactic in South Asia was to antagonize relations between what two groups, thus weakening both in their ability to oppose colonial rule?

• A) Brahmins and Harijans (caste groups)
• B) dark- and light-skinned people
• C) farmers and herders
• D) Hindus and Muslims

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle cell, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted from one cell to another.

Neurilemma

The outermost layer of a nerve fiber, crucial for the regeneration of peripheral nerve fibers and also known as the Schwann cell sheath.

Myelinated Pathway

Neural pathways composed of axons that are coated with myelin, which speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs in neurons that store neurotransmitters which are released during synaptic transmission.