7 Questions
What was the impact on the workforce in Madras Presidency, Bombay, and Bengal during the colonial period?
Decrease in dependence on agriculture and increase in manufacturing/services sectors
In what states did the share of workforce in agriculture increase during the colonial period?
Orissa, Rajasthan, and Punjab
What was the primary motive behind developing infrastructure like railways, ports, and roads during the colonial rule?
To serve various colonial interests
Why were roads constructed before British rule not suitable for modern transport?
They were primarily for military purposes and raw material extraction
What was the consequence of an acute shortage of all-weather roads during the colonial period?
People in rural areas suffered grievously during natural calamities and famines
When did the British introduce railways in India?
1850
What type of transport infrastructure was lacking to reach rural areas during the rainy season?
All-weather roads
Explore the notable estimators and their estimates during the colonial period in India. Learn about the country's growth of aggregate real output and per capita output during the first half of the twentieth century.
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