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प्रश्न
The first century of British rule resulted in the decay and destruction of the traditional Indian trade and industry. Explain this statement with reference to the following:
The decline of modern Indian industries.
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उत्तर
The British government also obstructed the growth of modern Indian industries to keep the country underdeveloped and economically backward. Almost everything of daily use like needles, pins, sewing machines, thread, soaps, biscuits, cycles, medicines, paper, etc., were imported from England.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
Under the Mahalwari system, the revenue settlement was made with the __________.
Choose the correct answer:
To remove the defect of the revenue system Lord Cornwallis introduced the _________ in 1793.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Which section of Indians gained from the British commercial policies?
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of Permanent Settlement of Bengal answer the following:
What are its advantages?
Fill in the blank:
A new class of landholders called _________ came into existence during this time.
Match the contents of Column A and Column B:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Ijaradari system | (a) Introduced by Lord Cornwallis |
| 2. Cotton, jute, poppy, sugarcane | (b) Linked with ports to make trade easier |
| 3. Ryotwari system | (c) First train from Mumbai to Thane |
| 4. permanent Settlement | (d) Calcutta linked to coalfields |
| 5. 1854 | (e) A new middle class |
| 6. 1856 | (f) Collective responsibility of farmers to pay the revenue |
| 7. All major raw material producing areas | (g) Cash crops grown by farmers |
| 8. Mahalwari system | (h) Railway line joined Madras to Arakonam |
| 9. 1853 | (i) Settlement made directly with cultivators |
| 10. Zamindars | (j) Auctioning of revenue to the highest bidder for five years |
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The British rule resulted in the destruction of Indian industry, trade, and handicrafts.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The British greatly developed Indian agriculture.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The first railway line was built during Lord Dalhousie’s time.
Look at the picture.
How did it prove to be a boon for the Indians?
