What was the reason for the British to conduct the surveys in the 19th century ?

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To know the soil quality

To know the cropping pattern

To know the local histories

All of the above

answer is D.

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The British conducted the surveys in the 19th century because they wanted to know the soil quality, the cropping pattern of the farmers and the local histories. The British had the view that in order to rule someone, one must first comprehend their country. To map the entire country, extensive surveys were carried out in the early nineteenth century. Revenue surveys were carried out in the localities. In order to have a better understanding of the topography, soil composition, vegetation, wildlife, local histories, and cropping patterns, surveys were conducted by the British.

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