The primary difference between direct rule and indirect rule is:
a.
under direct rule, a colonial government is established with little input from local populations, and under indirect rule, the existing native government and local population is utilized to maintain control.
b.
under indirect rule, a colonial government is established with little input from local populations, and under direct rule, the existing native government and local population is utilized to maintain control.
c.
under both direct and indirect rule, a colonial government is established with little input or participation from local populations.
d.
under both direct and indirect rule, the existing native government local population is utilized to maintain control.