Question

“The British introduced many infrastructural development project, which was largely driven by its own self-serving interest.”

Briefly explain any two main causes behind the infrastructural development undertaken by the colonial government.

Answer 1

Two main causes behind the infrastructural development undertaken by the colonial government are as follows:

1. Railways were built to deliver finished goods from Britain to the interior of colonial India, thereby expanding the markets for British products in India.
2. Roads were largely built to mobilize the army across the country and to transport raw materials to the nearest port.
3. In the communication system, the post and telegraph were designed to keep the country safe and peaceful.