British colonialism contributed to the establishment of democracy in India by
a. significantly reducing the power of traditional elites.
b. creating effective political institutions such as the civil service.
c. eliminating the caste system.
d. allowing Indians to serve in the majority of administrative positions.
e. all of these.
b
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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