Infrastructure under Colonial Rule

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Infrastructure under Colonial Rule: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Challenges of Indian Economy at the time of Independence, Socio-Economic Significance of Railways and Infrastructure under Colonial Rule etc.

Important Questions on Infrastructure under Colonial Rule

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Which of the following is considered as the positive contribution of the colonial government on the eve of independence?

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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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Mention the most important infrastructure developed during the British period. 

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Railways were the most important infrastructure developed during the British period. 

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The introduction of Railways benefited the Indians more than the Britishers.

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During colonial rule, the motive behind infrastructural development was to provide basic amenities to the people. 

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British introduced the railways in India in 1860.

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Briefly discuss the state of infrastructural facilities during the British period.

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Briefly discuss the various reasons for development of infrastructure by the British Government.

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State three reasons for development of railways in India.

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

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The first train on Indian soil was run in 1853 between?

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Which among the following was the most important infrastructure developed during the British rule?

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British rule introduced railways in India in the year

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_____ (Railways/Waterways)is one of the main positive contribution made by the British in India. 

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The British introduced the railways in India in 1850.

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Where were the cotton textile mills mainly located?

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Which handicraft industries flourished in India before the British rule?

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What was the primary objective of the British in developing infrastructure in India?