JAMB Government 2007 Question 33

Question 33

Colonial Administration

Indirect rule as a British colonial policy was first introduced in

  1. A.India
  2. B.Uganda
  3. C.Ghana
  4. D.Nigeria.
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Answer: A (India)

Explanation

Britain ruled through local princes in India long before Lugard used and formalised indirect rule in Northern Nigeria.