Question

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the emergence of the 'white man's burden' as a new rationale for empire building in India?

• A. The emergence of the idea of the public good as an element of governance
• B. The decreasing returns from imperial loot and increasing costs of conquest
• C. The weakening of the immorality attached to an emperor's looting behaviour
• D. A growing awareness of the idea of equality among peoples
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B The decreasing returns from imperial loot and increasing costs of conquest

'The decreasing returns from imperial loot and increasing costs of conquest' was NOT a reason for the emergence of the 'white man's burden' as a new rationale for empire building in India.