Question

The British did not introduce administrative changes in the territories they conquered.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint:- During British rule in India, Simon Commission was established under Lord Irwin to report the reforms and the Indianization of armed forces. Between 1932-1945, Under Lord Willingdon, several transformations took place like the Separate Electorate, Communal Award, Government of India Act, and Cripps mission. Under Lord Wavell between 1945-1946:- Wavell plan, the INA plan, and Cabinet mission was formed.

Complete answer :
British introduced many administrative changes in the territories they conquered is a false statement. From the first governor-general of India to the last Governor-General or Lord viceroy, led a series of administrative reforms as well as social, economic, cultural including Educational changes through reforms and ACT. In the administrative domain Provincial Administration, these changes occurred in various sectors of- Local Bodies like Zamindars, Rajas and Big landlords, Change in Army structure, Public Services, Relations with the Princely States, Social Services. By the 1858 ACT, India was transferred to govern under direct control, from the East India Company to the British Crown. The Directors of the Company and the Board of Control were put on India, now to be exercised by a Secretary of State for India aided by a Council. The doctrine of Lapse passed by Lord Dalhousie, in this policy Adoption of the son is banned. Ilbert Bill was passed by Lord Ripon in 1883 to bring Indian and European magistracy on equal footing.

Hence, answer B is the right option.

Note: Morely –Minto Reforms passed by Lord Minto II in 1909 to separate electorates to widen the gulf between Hindus and Muslims.
In 1919 Diarchy was established by L.Chelmsford.
Prohibition of Sati & Female infanticide passed in 1829 by Lord William Bentick.