1.1 - INTRODUCTION
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Practice Questions
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What is colonial rule?
💡 Hint: Think about the time frame and the impact on Indian economy.
Who were zamindars?
💡 Hint: Consider their role in agriculture during British rule.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was one impact of British colonial rule on India's economy?
💡 Hint: Think about the shift from local production to raw material export.
Did the British policies favor India's economic self-sufficiency?
💡 Hint: Consider the focus of the policies.
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Discuss the various forms of revenue settlement introduced by the British and their impact on India’s agricultural sector.
💡 Hint: Think about who benefitted from these settlements.
Critically evaluate the socio-economic conditions India faced on the eve of independence and how they shaped future policies.
💡 Hint: Consider the indicators like literacy and health care.
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