Question

ASSERTION: The East India Company considered itself incapable of ruling India.
REASON: Customary laws were considered as rigid and averse of social change.

• A. A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is wrong and R is correct
• D. Both are wrong

Hint:

In assertion-reason questions, always ensure both parts are factually correct and logically connected.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The assertion that the East India Company considered itself incapable of ruling India is incorrect, as the company did effectively rule India for several decades. However, the reason, stating that customary laws were rigid and resistant to change, is correct. It reflects the challenges faced by the East India Company in governing India through traditional systems.