Which of the following statements constructs a logical argument supporting the assertation that India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire

Question

A. The British Empire promoted the speaking of English making India the second largest English speaking nation in the world
B. The British Empire developed multiple ways to extract wealth from India including trade goods, monopolies, and taxation
C. The British Empire destroyed the Indian economy to prevent completion with Western powers
D. The British Empire conquered India and ended the mughai Dynasty control over the region

Answer 1

B. The British Empire developed multiple ways to extract wealth from India including trade goods, monopolies, and taxation.

This statement effectively supports the assertion that India was the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire by highlighting the economic exploitation and wealth extraction that characterized British rule in India. It underscores India's importance to the British Empire as a source of resources and revenue, which is central to the concept of it being a prized possession ("jewel").