Question

"Development of Railways during British rule encouraged colonial exploitation of the Indian resources." 

Justify the given statement with valid arguments. 

Answer 1

1. The welfare of Indians was not a priority for the British when they developed the railway. The British were the primary beneficiaries of the railway's construction. Since trains were a quicker form of transportation, it was simple for them to use the railway to provide the raw materials for British industries. This resulted in increased exploitation of India's resources.
2. Additionally, in the event of a protest, the troops were mobilized via the railway. The British used the taxes they obtained from India to pay the British engineers to build the railway. As a result, financial resources were also exhausted during the Railways' construction.