Practice - Development of Railways and Roads
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Practice Questions
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What was the year of the first railway introduction in India?
💡 Hint: Think about the early British presence in India.
What was the primary purpose of developing roads during British rule?
💡 Hint: Consider who benefitted most from these roads.
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Interactive Quizzes
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When was the first railway opened in India?
💡 Hint: It's the same year that marked a significant milestone in transportation.
True or False: The railways were constructed primarily for the benefit of Indian farmers.
💡 Hint: Think about who benefited most from the infrastructure.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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