How did the British respond to the socio-political changes in India during the 19th century?
A
Maintaining a huge standing army
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B
Enacting Arms Act
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C
Shutting down the printing press and banning local newspapers
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D
Promoting Indians to higher position in the administration
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Solution
The correct options are B Enacting Arms Act C Shutting down the printing press and banning local newspapers India observed notable socio-political changes during the 19th century with a rising sense of nationalism. The British responded with their various repressive policies. They tried to shut down the printing press and ban local newspapers. And also came up with the Arms Act to check growing Indian nationalism.