[Solved] The British considered India its “jewel in the crown” because:

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Q.	The British considered India its “jewel in the crown” because:
A.	India was the only colony that didn’t resist the British control
B.	India’s population and resources made it the most valuable of all the British colonies
C.	India was controlled by a company; the government did not have to involve in the affairs of the colony
D.	India had a vast supply of diamonds and emeralds.
Answer» B. India’s population and resources made it the most valuable of all the British colonies

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