Britain, though wanting out of India, hesitated because
A) the violence between the Hindus and Muslims increased.
B) cotton was a major import for Britain.
C) the government did not want to lose the empire.
D) the British navy needed it for bases.
E) India?s Congress did not request independence.
A
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