SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q25

In ______, James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, published a massive three-volume work, A History of British India.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1817.

  • In 1817, James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, published a massive three-volume work, A History of British India.
  • James Mill was a Scottish historian and philosopher who wrote this work during the colonial period.
  • His book provides a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and governance of India under British rule.