CAPF · 2016 History › Modern India (1757–1857)Which of the following statements about the ideology of Utilitarianism in the context of British India is / are correct? 1. Utilitarianism believed that the rule of law was necessary for societal betterment 2. James Mill expounded the principles of Utilitarianism in his famous book, "Utilitarians and the Raj" 3. Utilitarians differed from the liberals in significant ways 4. Utilitarianism had distinct authoritarian tendencies. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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