Question

Select the correct option as per the following statements.

Statement 1: During the reign of Governor General Amhurst, Indians were forced to remove their shoes while meeting him or any British officers.

Statement 2: Initially, in the 18th century, British officials were required to remove their footwear while meeting Indian royalty.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false
• C. Both statements are true
• D. Both statements are false

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements are true

Initially, the Britishers were supposed to take off their shoes while entering the darbars of the Indian kings. Later, during the reign of Governor General Amhurst, Indians were forced to remove their shoes while meeting him or any British officers. Similarly, Lord Dalhousie also made Indians remove their shoes while entering government offices.