Question

The question is from the chapter national liberation movement in India - partition and independence: 1939- 1947

Answer 1

Answer:

India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire.

As well as spices, jewels and textiles, India had a huge population. Soldiering was an honourable tradition in India and the British capitalised on this. They regimented India's manpower as the backbone of their military power.

Explanation:

this this can be also the reason of refusing the demand of National Congress to give independence to India..

hope this helped (ㆁωㆁ)