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Briefly discuss the state of roads and railways during the British rule. 

Important Questions on India on the Eve of Independence

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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule

Arrange the following events of India before the independence in chronological order:

(i) Opening of Suez Canal; 

(ii) Introduction of Railways;

(iii) The Second stage of Demographic Transition;

(iv) Incorporation of Tata Iron and Steel Company.

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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Underscore some of India's most crucial economic challenges at the time of independence.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Which among the following was the most important infrastructure developed during the British rule?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Briefly discuss the state of infrastructural facilities during the British period.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Name some notable economists who estimated India’s per capita income during the colonial period.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Were there any positive contributions made by the British in India? Discuss.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
The British introduced the railways in India in 1850.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Where were the cotton textile mills mainly located?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
What objectives did the British intend to achieve through their policies of infrastructure development in India?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
British rule introduced railways in India in the year
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Briefly discuss the various reasons for development of infrastructure by the British Government.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
What do you understand by the drain of Indian wealth during the colonial period?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
The first train on Indian soil was run in 1853 between?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Mention the most important infrastructure developed during the British period. 
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Which of the following is considered as the positive contribution of the colonial government on the eve of independence?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
There is a perception still going around that in many ways the British administration in India was quite beneficial. This perception needs an informed debate. How would you look at this perception? Argue this out in your class —‘Was the British Raj good for India’?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
_____ (Railways/Waterways)is one of the main positive contribution made by the British in India. 
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
Which handicraft industries flourished in India before the British rule?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
What was the primary objective of the British in developing infrastructure in India?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Infrastructure under Colonial Rule
State three reasons for development of railways in India.