Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II). (I) The British followed a policy of granting minor concessions to separatists to quell the growth of nationalism. (II) The British realised that the growing unity of the Indians posed a major threat to their rule.

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(II) is the reason for (I). Explanation: The British, realising Indian unity threatened their rule, adopted the divide‑and‑rule policy and gave minor concessions to check the growth of nationalism.

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