WAEC Government 2021 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

What motivated the adoption of Indirect Rule system by the British in her West African colonies?

A. Effective and efficient tax system was in placeCorrect
B. Chiefs did not have the power to make laws
C. Educated elites were in bed with the British government
D. The land was fertile for cash crop farming

Explanation

Shortage of funds was one of the main reasons for introducing indirect rule; Lugard capitalized on the existing local taxation system to fund colonial administration, since Britain was reluctant to bear the heavy financial responsibility of its colonies.

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