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WAEC Government 2018 Question 40

Question 40

Colonial Administration

One reason for the adoption of indirect rule in British West Africa was

  1. A.availability of British officials.
  2. B.to ensure justice.
  3. C.inadequate finance.
  4. D.to assimilate the indigenes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (inadequate finance.)

Explanation

Britain lacked the money (and staff) to run the colonies directly, so it used existing rulers.