Post Utme Lautech 2017 Government Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2017 Post Utme Lautech Government examination.

Post Utme Lautech 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 36 POST_UTME_LAUTECH • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of 'indirect rule' in colonial administration refers to the practice of allowing local rulers to maintain a degree of autonomy while still being subject to the authority of the colonial power. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of indirect rule?

Answer Options

A. The colonial power maintains direct control over the local population.
B. The local rulers are given autonomy to govern their territories as they see fit.
Correct Answer C. The colonial power allows local rulers to maintain a degree of autonomy while still being subject to its authority.
D. The local population is given complete independence from colonial rule.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The colonial power allows local rulers to maintain a degree of autonomy while still being subject to its authority.

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This is Post Utme Lautech 2017 Government Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Lautech Government examination.

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