15. Why did the British government restrict the EIC so little.

Question

A The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy
B The EIC was so weak, the British government did not feel the need to get involved
C the EIC threatened to overthrow the British government with its private military of sepoys
D the British government had already heavily restricted the EIC specifically in trade goods military actions and trade agreements

Answer 1

The best answer to the question would be:

A. The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy.

The British government was generally reluctant to impose heavy restrictions on the East India Company (EIC) because it played a significant role in the economy, especially in terms of trade and revenue generation. However, while there were indeed restrictions in place over time, the EIC's influence and importance to British commercial interests led to a certain level of leniency.