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What was the impact on the workforce in Madras Presidency, Bombay, and Bengal during the colonial period?
What was the impact on the workforce in Madras Presidency, Bombay, and Bengal during the colonial period?
- Shift from manufacturing sector to agriculture sector
- Shift from services sector to agriculture sector
- Increase in dependence on agriculture and decrease in manufacturing/services sectors
- Decrease in dependence on agriculture and increase in manufacturing/services sectors (correct)
In what states did the share of workforce in agriculture increase during the colonial period?
In what states did the share of workforce in agriculture increase during the colonial period?
- Madras Presidency, Rajasthan, and Punjab
- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala
- Karnataka, Bengal, and Bombay
- Orissa, Rajasthan, and Punjab (correct)
What was the primary motive behind developing infrastructure like railways, ports, and roads during the colonial rule?
What was the primary motive behind developing infrastructure like railways, ports, and roads during the colonial rule?
- To provide basic amenities to the people
- To promote local trade
- To serve various colonial interests (correct)
- To improve agricultural productivity
Why were roads constructed before British rule not suitable for modern transport?
Why were roads constructed before British rule not suitable for modern transport?
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What was the consequence of an acute shortage of all-weather roads during the colonial period?
What was the consequence of an acute shortage of all-weather roads during the colonial period?
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When did the British introduce railways in India?
When did the British introduce railways in India?
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What type of transport infrastructure was lacking to reach rural areas during the rainy season?
What type of transport infrastructure was lacking to reach rural areas during the rainy season?
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