Practice - Surveys become important
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a survey?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is needed for effective governance.
What significant operations are held every ten years in India?
💡 Hint: Consider how populations are counted.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the primary function of surveys in colonial India?
💡 Hint: Think about the needs of the British administration.
True or False: The data from surveys included comprehensive local perspectives.
💡 Hint: Consider the authorship of the surveys.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the limitations of colonial surveys affect the interpretations of historical data in modern studies.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of a one-sided historical narrative.
Evaluate the role of the Census in reinforcing social structures during the colonial period. How did it shape British policies in India?
💡 Hint: Think about how the categorization can impact governance.
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