Question

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: The British rule expanded further from the ports to the plains, new systems of revenue were imposed. The British were expecting to expand their rule in the manner of traditional kings, but when the new systems failed, they did not understand the significance of the native ideas and beliefs that could have helped them. This had dire consequences for both sides. The passage speaks about how the British understood the impact of their revenue policies on their efforts to gain control, and how their reasoning was affected by traditional British thinking. Choose the correct statement:

• A. The British expected their rule to extend as traditionally planned.
• B. They implemented British thinking on their revenue policies without understanding local beliefs.
• C. They understood the local beliefs and attempted to adapt their policies.
• D. They only considered their revenue policies in terms of their own beliefs.

Hint:

When answering questions about historical passages, focus on how foreign policies were influenced by local contexts, as this can help identify the correct answer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The passage highlights how the British attempted to implement their own traditional thinking without understanding the local beliefs or ideas. This lack of understanding led to the failure of their policies, making option (2) the correct answer.