Question

The british were able to conquer and control the much larger country of india because __________.

a. they had a larger population than india
b. other european nations supported and assisted them
c. india was composed of hundreds of feuding independent states instead of one nation
d. the workers and peasants of india welcomed the british conquest

Answer 1

The British were able to conquer and control India because it was composed of hundreds of feuding independent states instead of one nation. there was no unity. Hence, you're answer is "C".