Question

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The British followed a policy of granting minor concessions to separatists to quell the growth of nationalism.

(II) The British realised that the growing unity of the Indians posed a major threat to their rule.

Options

• II) contradicts (I).

• (II) is the reason for (I).

• (I) is true, but (II) is false.

• (I) and (II) are independent of each other.

Answer 1

(II) is the reason for (I).

Explanation:

The British, realising Indian unity threatened their rule, adopted the divide‑and‑rule policy and gave minor concessions to check the growth of nationalism.