Which of the following was an unintended consequence of the British Raj in India?
A) The Indian subcontinent industrialized, replacing China as the Asian main exporter of finished goods.
B) A new Indian identity emerged, despite the lack of a common language or political sovereignty.
C) European diseases spread, killing a large percentage of the population.
D) New European crops were introduced, leading to a population explosion and environmental disaster.

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The British Raj inadvertently fostered a sense of Indian nationalism and identity among diverse groups within the subcontinent, despite linguistic, cultural, and religious differences. This was partly due to the unifying effect of colonial policies and the English language, as well as the shared experience of colonial rule.

Which of the Following Was an Unintended Consequence of the British