What explains the increase in life expectancy in botswana? a. the increased availability of jobs and an improved economy b. access to antiretroviral drugs, hiv/aids education, and widespread hiv/aids testing c. a series of military takeovers that stabilized the political system and led to education reform and increased literacy rates d. a recent military coup that led to an improved healthcare system select the best answer from the choices provided.

The correct answer is the third option, The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.

Explanation:

The British Raj lasted from 1858 to 1947 and refers to the period when the British ruled the Indian subcontinent -- that later divided into two different states, India and Pakistan.

Britain succeeded the East India Company ruling of the Indian subcontinent after the First War of Independence or Sepoy Mutiny (1857) that made it impossible for the company to keep ruling the region.

When Britain took over it established the Indian Civil Service (ICS) to end the East Company's custom of appointments of covenanted civil servants by nominations. The ICS created examinations to get into the ICS.