Practice Modern Means of Transport and Communication - 2.3.9 | 2. The Growth of Nationalism | ICSE Class 8 History
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2.3.9 - Modern Means of Transport and Communication

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What was the primary purpose of railways in British-ruled India?

💡 Hint: Think about how travel and transport helped in unifying the country.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of postal services during the nationalist movement.

💡 Hint: Consider how information spread quickly.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What was a critical function of railways in the context of Indian nationalism?

  • Transportation of military supplies
  • Facilitating trade
  • Connecting diverse regions

💡 Hint: Think about unifying aspects.

Question 2

True or False: The telegraph system was used to increase the efficiency of nationalist movements.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how messages were sent quickly.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the interplay between economic factors and the growth of nationalism, specifically how modern transport shaped economic opportunities.

💡 Hint: Think about how communication can enable commerce.

Question 2

Create a timeline highlighting major milestones in the development of transport and communication and their corresponding impact on nationalist movements.

💡 Hint: Focus on each technology's introduction date and its linkage to events in the nationalist movement.

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