Question

Choose the correct option:

• A. Under the colonial regime basic infrastructure were developed to benefit the colonized people.
• B. Under the colonial regime infrastructure was developed to serve the purposes to expand colonialism.
• C. Under the colonial regime basic infrastructure to benefit transportation of the goods to boost Indian economy.
• D. Under the colonial regime basic infrastructure was built to facilitate trade and commerce in India.
• A. to transport people during the rainy season.
• B. to transport goods to the interiors during famine.
• C. to boost the economic structure of India.
• D. to exploit Indians and expand the British regime.
• A. People, economy, and culture.
• B. Roads, railways, and posts.
• C. Vehicles, flights, and posts.
• D. People, economy, culture, roads, railways, and posts.
• A. Canal and government exchequer.
• B. Electric telegraph.
• C. Postal services.
• D. Roads and Railways.
• A. Railways and commercialization of agriculture in India.
• B. Shortage of all-weather roads.
• C. Roads unfit for modern transport.
• D. The inadequate postal services.
• A. Roads and Railways.
• B. Posts and Telegraphs.
• C. Water transport and Electric telegraph.
• D. Ports and Water transport.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The passage makes it clear that the primary goal of infrastructure development during the colonial regime was to serve colonial interests and expand colonialism, not to benefit the colonized people.
Infrastructure like railways and roads were built mainly for the purpose of mobilizing the army and extracting raw materials from the countryside to be sent abroad.
Therefore, the correct answer is (2) because it emphasizes the purpose of advancing colonialism.
The other options are incorrect as they either focus on benefits for the Indian economy or people, which were secondary to the goals of the colonial powers.
Conclusion: The correct answer is (2), as the development of infrastructure was primarily to serve the colonial agenda.

Answer 2

The main purpose of the railways under British rule was to serve colonial interests.
Railways were primarily used for extracting raw materials from Indian villages to ports for export to Britain and other countries.
Although railways helped in transport, the passage notes that the benefits were more for expanding colonial control and commercializing agriculture, rather than benefiting the local population.
Thus, option (4) is the correct choice, as it focuses on the exploitation aspect of the railways.
The other options, while partially true in terms of the railways' capabilities, do not fully capture the colonial intent described in the passage.
Conclusion: The primary purpose of the railways was to serve the British regime's interests, particularly in expanding colonial control and facilitating exploitation.

Answer 3

The colonial project in India was not only centered on infrastructure like roads, railways, and posts but also heavily impacted the people, economy, and culture. The British colonial regime sought to control and exploit both the human and material resources of the country, and this involved large-scale development of infrastructure alongside economic and cultural influences.
Option (1) "People, economy and culture" captures part of the story but does not include the infrastructure aspect, which was crucial to the colonial project.
Option (2) "Roads, railways and posts" focuses only on the infrastructure developed by the British but overlooks the broader impact on people and culture.
Option (3) "Vehicles, flights and posts" is not historically accurate, as vehicles and flights were not central to the colonial period in India.
Option (4) "People, economy, culture, roads, railways and posts" provides a comprehensive view of the colonial project, encompassing both the human and material aspects of colonialism, making it the most accurate. Conclusion:
The colonial project in India was centered on all of these elements: the development of infrastructure (roads, railways, and posts), alongside the exploitation and transformation of the people, economy, and culture to serve colonial interests.

Answer 4

The electric telegraph was specifically introduced to maintain law and order, according to the passage.
It was an expensive system designed for communication across the country, often to control and monitor activities.
The other options, while important in colonial administration, did not specifically serve the dual purpose of law enforcement.
"Canal and government exchequer" (1) refers to an uneconomical system.
"Postal services" (3) were useful but not explicitly linked to law enforcement.
"Roads and Railways" (4) were more about transportation and resource extraction, not law enforcement.
Conclusion: The electric telegraph served the dual purpose of maintaining law and order under British rule.

Answer 5

The passage notes that while railways enabled the export of goods, it also led to the commercialization of agriculture, which adversely impacted the self-sufficiency of village economies.
The shift towards commercial agriculture led to dependency on external markets, undermining the village economies' sustainability.
While shortages of roads (options 2 and 3) were issues, the commercialization of agriculture had a more significant negative impact on the economy.
Inadequate postal services (option 4) were an issue, but they did not have as direct an economic impact.
Conclusion: The commercialization of agriculture, alongside the railways, severely affected the self-sufficiency and economic health of village economies in India.

Answer 6

The passage indicates that the infrastructure developments in India were not intended to benefit the local population, and some systems, like inland waterways, proved uneconomical.
Ports and water transport were crucial for trade but remained underdeveloped and inefficient.
Roads and railways (option 1) were more developed for colonial purposes.
Postal and telegraph services (option 2) also had their limitations, but water transport and ports were particularly underdeveloped.
Conclusion: Ports and water transport were the most underdeveloped sectors in British India, despite their importance for trade.