Question

3. Why did the British preserve official documents?​

Answer 1

The British believed that by preserving official documents, it would be easier for them or any other persons to know about the decisions taken in the past. One can study the notes and reports that were prepared in the past. Their copies may be prepared and used in present time if needed so.

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Answer 2

British believed that the act of writing was important. Every act, plan, policy , decision, agreement, investigation had to be clearly written up.Once this done, things could be properly debated and studied.

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