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What was one of the most significant ways in which modernity emerged in India during the period of British colonization?
What was one of the most significant ways in which modernity emerged in India during the period of British colonization?
- Enhancement of local governance systems
- Establishment of traditional Indian schools
- Promotion of Indian religious practices
- Introduction of Western education (correct)
How did the British colonization impact Indian society?
How did the British colonization impact Indian society?
- Promoted local customs over Western values
- Strengthened traditional systems and ways of life
- Led to the disruption of traditional systems by introducing Western ideas (correct)
- Had no influence on the societal structure
What role did the emergence of a Western-educated elite in India play during British colonization?
What role did the emergence of a Western-educated elite in India play during British colonization?
- Challenged traditional practices and institutions (correct)
- Advocated for the continuation of traditional practices
- Avoided social and political reform
- Had no impact on Indian society
How did the British administration change the system of governance in India?
How did the British administration change the system of governance in India?
What was an important aspect of the Indian independence movement in relation to modernity?
What was an important aspect of the Indian independence movement in relation to modernity?
How did the British colonization influence the formation of an Indian intelligentsia?
How did the British colonization influence the formation of an Indian intelligentsia?
Which historical figures played a key role in the Indian independence movement?
Which historical figures played a key role in the Indian independence movement?
What was one of the outcomes of the Indian independence movement besides achieving independence?
What was one of the outcomes of the Indian independence movement besides achieving independence?
Which event marked the beginning of a fundamental shift in Indian society towards modernity?
Which event marked the beginning of a fundamental shift in Indian society towards modernity?
What was a major influence on the emergence of modernity in India?
What was a major influence on the emergence of modernity in India?
Which century saw the arrival of European colonial powers in India?
Which century saw the arrival of European colonial powers in India?
How did the Indian independence movement contribute to the evolution of India as a modern polity?
How did the Indian independence movement contribute to the evolution of India as a modern polity?
What system of government and bureaucracy did the British introduce in colonial India?
What system of government and bureaucracy did the British introduce in colonial India?
What was one of the key roles of the Indian intelligentsia that emerged during the colonial period?
What was one of the key roles of the Indian intelligentsia that emerged during the colonial period?
Which challenge did India face after independence in terms of governance?
Which challenge did India face after independence in terms of governance?
What important policies did India implement post-independence to promote economic growth and reduce poverty?
What important policies did India implement post-independence to promote economic growth and reduce poverty?
Despite facing political instability and economic troubles, what has India successfully preserved?
Despite facing political instability and economic troubles, what has India successfully preserved?
In what areas has India made significant progress in recent years according to the text?
In what areas has India made significant progress in recent years according to the text?
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