Question

Why did British conduct so many surveys in India?

Answer 1

The British conducted surveys owing to their importance which can be understood with following points:

• 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