{"id":63723,"date":"2024-04-20T09:13:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=63723"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:13:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:13:09","slug":"david-scott-a-british-administrator-played-a-significant-role-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/david-scott-a-british-administrator-played-a-significant-role-in\/","title":{"rendered":"David Scott, a British administrator, played a significant role in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Negotiating agreements with Khasi chiefs&#8221; option2=&#8221;Surveying and mapping the region&#8221; option3=&#8221;Introducing Christianity&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>David Scott was a British administrator who played a significant role in the history of the Khasi Hills. He was appointed as the Superintendent of the Khasi Hills in 1822, and he served in this position until his death in 1834.<\/p>\n<p>During his time as Superintendent, Scott played a key role in negotiating agreements with the Khasi chiefs. He also oversaw the surveying and mapping of the region, and he introduced Christianity to the Khasi people.<\/p>\n<p>Scott&#8217;s work had a profound impact on the Khasi Hills. His agreements with the chiefs helped to establish British rule in the region, and his surveys and maps helped to open up the area to British trade and commerce. The introduction of Christianity also had a significant impact on Khasi culture and society.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his achievements, Scott was not without his critics. Some Khasi people felt that he was too intrusive, and they resented his attempts to impose British rule on their land. Others felt that he was too eager to convert them to Christianity, and they resisted his efforts to change their traditional way of life.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these criticisms, Scott&#8217;s work had a lasting impact on the Khasi Hills. He is remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a) Negotiating agreements with Khasi chiefs:<\/strong> Scott played a key role in negotiating agreements with the Khasi chiefs. These agreements helped to establish British rule in the region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>b) Surveying and mapping the region:<\/strong> Scott oversaw the surveying and mapping of the Khasi Hills. These surveys and maps helped to open up the area to British trade and commerce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>c) Introducing Christianity:<\/strong> Scott introduced Christianity to the Khasi people. 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