Which of the following best expresses the British rationale for ruling India in the nineteenth century?
A. The rationale for rule shifted among all of these ideas over time.
B. Britain could bring orderly administration to a chaotic land.
C. Missionaries could spread Christianity among Hindus and Muslims.
D. British enlightenment values would bring civilization to India.
Answer: A
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