Chiefs under the Indirect Rule system were used to carry out unpopular tasks, one of which was
- enforcement of Western education
- establishment of churches
- military conscription
-
presiding over native courts
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Chiefs were often given the responsibility of presiding over native or traditional courts under the Indirect Rule system. This allowed colonial authorities to govern through existing local structures and leaders and leverage their authority to administer justice and enforce colonial policies at the local level.