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. According to Rosenthal’s ideas, it was understood how a close colony like the “empire man” had power over native systems. Those who lived inside had control over the structure of “the empire” but as control passed to the British Empire, it was not without its consequences. 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 rule in India was completely dependent on new systems.
• B. The revenue policies were designed by local beliefs rather than British imperialism.
• C. The colonization effort started with the implementation of British-imposed rules, which resulted in political unrest.
• D. British policies were welcomed by the locals without any difficulties.

Hint:

In reading comprehension questions, focus on how foreign policies or actions are described and their impact on the people involved. Look for key phrases like "failure" or "unrest" that hint at the consequences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The passage describes how the British attempted to impose their own policies without understanding the local system, leading to failure. The correct answer reflects the initial colonial strategies of the British that led to political unrest, making option (3) the correct choice.