Question

16. How did the British Raj come into existence?

A. Indian rulers and politicians agreed to let Britain trade in India.
B. Britain annexed a large part of India for its empire.
C. Indian merchants convinced the British government to invade India.
D. Britain borrowed money to purchase land in India.

Answer 1

A. Indian rulers and politicians agreed to let Britain trade in India.

Step-by-step explanation:

Great Britain as well as Germany and France were rivals during the Victorian Age when it came to imperialism. In order to compete more viability against Great Britain, Germany and France would form an alliance. This alliance would continue until World War I.

Answer 2

D. Britain borrowed money to purchase land in India

Step-by-step explanation: