10 Questions
Define Colonialism based on the given text.
Colonialism is the process or practice of acquiring control over another country, conquering a territory, exploiting it economically and inflicting pain and violence upon the colonised by the coloniser.
What was India's share of the world economy when Britain arrived and when they left?
India's share of the world economy was 23 per cent when Britain arrived, and it was below 4 per cent when they left.
Name three negative impacts of British rule on India mentioned in the text.
- Four million people died in the Bengal famine of the 1940s. 2. British rulers destroyed India’s handloom industry and turned the country’s 'weavers into beggars'. 3. 15-29 million Indians died of starvation in British induced famines.
What are some characteristics of Colonialism mentioned in relation to India?
Some characteristics of Colonialism mentioned in relation to India are the belief that Indians are corrupt and immoral, Indian Sadhus are evil and kidnappers, India is a caste-ridden society, and the British educated Indians.
What is the influence of Colonialism highlighted in the text?
The influence of Colonialism highlighted in the text is the perpetuation of negative stereotypes about Indians and India, such as being corrupt, immoral, and caste-ridden, as well as the false belief that British education was a solely positive contribution to India.
What is the definition of Colonialism as per the given text?
The process of acquiring control over another country, exploiting it economically, and inflicting pain and violence upon the colonised
What impact did British rule have on India's share of the world economy?
It decreased from 23% to below 4%
What was the result of the Bengal famine of the 1940s as mentioned in the text?
Four million people died
What did the British rulers do to India's handloom industry?
Destroyed it and turned the weavers into beggars
Which of the following statements reflects the influence of Colonialism as discussed in the text?
India is a caste-ridden society
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