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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the transport and communication system in India, answer the following question:
Why and how did the British develop proper transport and communication facilities in India?
उत्तर
- The transport and communication system in India in the 18th century was very backward. The British realized the importance of developing proper
communication facilities to consolidate their position in India and promote their industrial and commercial growth. - Steps were taken to link all the major cities, ports, agricultural centres, and markets through an elaborate network of roads, canals, and railways. Metalled roads, steamships, and trains were introduced.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
The Grand Trunk Road from ___________ to __________ was reconstructed by the British in the 19th century.
State whether the following is true or false:
The development of transport and communication systems did not benefit Indians in any way.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did the Indian peasants begin to grow cash crops?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
How did the Company utilize the revenues from Bengal?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What were the drawbacks of Warren Hastings’s five-year revenue settlement?
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the transport and communication system in India, answer the following question:
How did the railways serve the interests of the British?
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the transport and communication system in India, answer the following question:
Explain how the improved transport and communication system proved beneficial for Indians.
Answer the following question:
Discuss various aspects of the drain of wealth.
This is the picture of a Governor-General.
Identify him.
This is the picture of a Governor-General.
Mention four social reforms introduced by the British.
