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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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior, emphasizing the role of belief in understanding the social world.

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external causes rather than to internal characteristics.

Dispositional Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to an individual's stable personality traits.

Highly Consistent Behaviours

Actions or reactions that are predictable and stable over time across different situations.