How was British colonization of India different from its colonization of Nigeria?(1 point)

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India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first.
India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first.

British-style education policies were promoted in Nigeria, while India used traditional religious education systems.
British-style education policies were promoted in Nigeria, while India used traditional religious education systems.

India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government.
India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government.

Paternalistic policies were used against India, but Nigeria was treated as an equal to the British government.

Answer 1

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India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first.

During British colonization, India was essentially governed by the British Raj, which involved direct administration, whereas Nigeria initially experienced a system of indirect rule, where local rulers were maintained in power under British oversight.