Practice Development of Railways and Roads - 4.1 | 5. British Policies and Their Impacts | ICSE Class 8 History
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Question 1

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What was the year of the first railway introduction in India?

💡 Hint: Think about the early British presence in India.

Question 2

Easy

What was the primary purpose of developing roads during British rule?

💡 Hint: Consider who benefitted most from these roads.

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Question 1

When was the first railway opened in India?

  • 1850
  • 1853
  • 1860

💡 Hint: It's the same year that marked a significant milestone in transportation.

Question 2

True or False: The railways were constructed primarily for the benefit of Indian farmers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about who benefited most from the infrastructure.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the long-term socio-economic effects of the railway system in India considering both positive and negative aspects.

💡 Hint: Consider how infrastructure can both integrate and disintegrate economies.

Question 2

Design a plan that could have been proposed during British rule to benefit Indian society from railway development, balancing economic interests.

💡 Hint: Think about local empowerment within an exploitative system.

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