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Question
Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence.
The British adopted the policy of 'divide and rule' because _______________.
Options
they wanted to establish peace with the Indian people
they became aware of the power of united Indian people during the 1857 war
the East India company ordered the framing of this policy
they wanted to annex the princely states.
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Solution
The British adopted the policy of 'divide and rule' because they became aware of the power of the united Indian people during the 1857 war.
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