The British policy was not one of domination but that of suppression.

The correct answer is C. freedom.

The British policy was not one of domination but that of suppression. This means that the British government did not want to give the Indian people freedom. They wanted to control India and keep the Indian people under their rule.

The other options are not correct.

• Licence: This means permission to do something. The British government did not give the Indian people permission to do anything. They wanted to control everything that the Indian people did.
• Liberty: This means freedom from slavery or oppression. The British government did not want to give the Indian people freedom. They wanted to keep them under their rule.
• Charity: This means giving money or food to someone who is poor or in need. The British government did not give the Indian people charity. They wanted to keep them poor and under their rule.