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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the transport and communication system in India, answer the following question:
Why and how did the British develop proper transport and communication facilities in India?
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Solution
- The transport and communication system in India in the 18th century was very backward. The British realized the importance of developing proper
communication facilities to consolidate their position in India and promote their industrial and commercial growth. - Steps were taken to link all the major cities, ports, agricultural centres, and markets through an elaborate network of roads, canals, and railways. Metalled roads, steamships, and trains were introduced.
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