The statement that describes the distinction between British and French rule in Africa is D.France used direct rule, while Britain used indirect rule.
It should be noted that the main difference between the way the French and the British ruled African countries was that while the French used direct rule, the British used indirect rule.
The indirect rule implies a form of government whereby the governed people have certain legal, administrative, and other powers. While the British still have certain powers over the people they ruled, the French were direct in their approach.
