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Why did the british need to conduct so many surveys in India?

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Importance of Surveys:

  • British conducted surveys to know the country better.
  • For better administration
  • To consolidate their control and establish their power and authority.
  • Surveys were conducted to know country's topography, its local history
  • Also to know the social demographics i.e. people's caste, religion, language

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