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A popular principle of colonial administration in British West Africa was

A popular principle of colonial administration in British West Africa was
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  • A Association
  • B Indirect rule
  • C Paternalism
  • D Westernization
  • E Assimilation
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A popular principle of colonial administration in British West Africa was Indirect Rule. This system involved governing through existing traditional rulers and institutions. It was famously used by Lord Lugard in Northern Nigeria and later in other British colonies. Assimilation was a French colonial policy.

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