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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the transport and communication system in India, answer the following question:
How did the railways serve the interests of the British?
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Solution
The railways ensured quick transfer of troops and ammunition during revolts and other disturbances and the easy transportation of raw materials and manufactured goods.
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