Question

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select the correct answer.
which statement best describes the reason that indians sought independence?
a. british rule was oppressive, and indians had minimal power in the government.
b. indians wanted to be able to participate in world war ii as an independent nation.
c. indians wanted to divide their nation into two separate nations.
d. british rule was too progressive, and indians wanted a more traditional rule.

Explanation:

British colonial rule in India involved economic exploitation, social discrimination, and limited Indian representation in governance (e.g., the British Raj’s top officials were mostly British). This oppression and lack of self-governance were core drivers of the independence movement. Option B is incorrect because WWII participation was not a primary reason; option C refers to partition (a consequence, not a reason for seeking independence); option D is false as British rule was not "too progressive"—it was restrictive of Indian autonomy.

Answer:

A. British rule was oppressive, and Indians had minimal power in the government.