Question

Two important reasons for the changed attitude of the British after the Second World War were:

(P) The Conservative Party was voted to power in the UK.

(Q) The catastrophic War had drained Britain's economic resources.

(R) The British could no longer depend on the loyalty of the INA soldiers.

(S) The USA and the Soviet Union emerged as the new superpowers in World politics.

Options

• Only (P) and (R)

• Only (Q) and (S)

• Only (R) and (Q)

• Only (R) and (Q)

Answer 1

Only (R) and (Q)

Explanation:

1. (R) The devastating war depleted Britain’s financial reserves: WWII significantly damaged Britain’s economy, making it challenging to maintain its empire.
2. (Q) The Indian National Army (INA), which fought for India’s independence, undermined British faith in their authority over India, making it impossible for the British to rely on the soldiers’ loyalty.
3. Following World War II, the British had a different perspective on India as a result of these two events.