British Colonialism Contributed to the Establishment of Democracy in India

question 65

Multiple Choice

British colonialism contributed to the establishment of democracy in India by

• A) significantly reducing the power of traditional elites.
• B) creating effective political institutions such as the civil service.
• C) eliminating the caste system.
• D) allowing Indians to serve in the majority of administrative positions.
• E) all of the above.

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