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According to james Mill, India was more civilised than Europe.

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The above statement is False.
He claimed that India was less civilised than Europe. In his opinion, Asian society, not just India, was less civilised. Before the British arrived, India's Hindu and Muslim rulers were autocrats in his eyes. He believed religious bigotry, caste taboos, and superstitious customs existed in Indian society. He desired British authority to advance civilisation in India. He considered it crucial to bring European customs, culture, institutions, and laws to India. He thought that India would become civilised once European habits were established.
The correct statement would be, According to james Mill, Europe was more civilised than India.

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