Question

Colonial history categorised policies and events based on periods. What was the criteria of these periods?

• A. The tenure of Governor-Generals.
• B. The reign of the monarch.
• C. The Christian era.
• D. The seasons.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The tenure of Governor-Generals.

Under the British, the Governor-General was incharge of the rule in India. He was the most powerful authority. Thus, his period of rule was considered to be the base by which colonial history was classified.