Which of the following would be a negative outcome of the British governing of India?
a. The British encouraged the Indians to join the military.
b. The British guaranteed the Indians their independence.
c. The British did not allow Indians into key government positions.
d. The British divided India into several provinces.
"c. The British did not allow Indians into key government positions" would be the best option, since although Indians help some positions, the British were always ultimately in control.