Question

Determine which of the following statements is a valid example of paternalism.(1 point)
Responses

The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.
The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.

The British East India Company made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire.
The British East India Company made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire.

The U.S. won the Spanish-American War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico.
The U.S. won the Spanish-American War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico.

The British government allowed indirect rule of Nigeria by letting local leaders have more control.

Answer 1

"The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government."

Explanation: Paternalism involves restricting a group's self-rule or autonomy on the pretext that the ruler knows what is best (treating them as incapable or childlike). Refusing trained Indians government posts because they were deemed unfit is a clear example.