Question

Which of the following statements about infrastructure during the colonial period is INCORRECT?

Options

• Railways promoted the commercialisation of agriculture and colonial trade

• All-weather roads were inadequate during British rule

• Colonial infrastructure was developed mainly to serve British interests

• Railways provided extensive social benefits and welfare to the Indian population

Answer 1

The incorrect statement is that railways provided extensive social benefits to Indians — in reality, social benefits to Indians were minimal. Railways promoted the commercialisation of agriculture and colonial trade, all-weather roads were inadequate, and colonial infrastructure mainly served British interests.