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Formation of the Muslim League

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The Divide and Rule Policy of the British divided people based on .

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caste

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language

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region

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religion

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The correct option is D religion
The Divide and Rule Policy of the British intended to divide people into groups based on religion and turn them against each other. The conflict was majorly fostered between the Hindu and Muslim communities.

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