Which one of the following are not the characteristics of colonial empire?

Which one of the following are not the characteristics of colonial empire?

A. There is naked exploitation of the people of the colony
B. The interests of the people of the colony are very much protected
C. Resources of the colony are not used for collective welfare
D. The people of the colony given a share in the running of their own administration

Which one of the following did not contribute in the consolidation of power of the kings in modern state during 16th and 17th centuries?

Which one of the following did not contribute in the consolidation of power of the kings in modern state during 16th and 17th centuries?

A. Desire of the people to have strong monarchy
B. Resentment against church
C. Resentment against feudal system
D. Desire for security by the people
E. Conflict between the church and the state