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Choose the most appropriate phrase from the options given below to complete the following sentence.

India is a post-colonial country because
A
It was a former British colony
B
Indian Information Technology professionals have colonized the world
C
India does not follow any colonial practices
D
India has helped other countries gain freedom

Correct : English Grammar

The sentence asks why India is described as a post-colonial country.
Analyze the Options:
A) It was a former British colony: India was under British colonial rule before gaining independence in 1947. Therefore, this correctly explains why India is a post-colonial country.
B) Indian Information Technology professionals have colonized the world: This is not related to the historical meaning of post-colonial.
C) India does not follow any colonial practices: This does not explain why India is called post-colonial.
D) India has helped other countries gain freedom: This is not the reason India is described as post-colonial.
Correct Answer: A) It was a former British colony

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