Dangers of Disease in British Colonial India

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What was the initial reluctance of the colonial state in response to the plague panic?

They did not want to acknowledge the existence of the plague

They were unsure of the true nature of the disease

They wanted to avoid disrupting trade and threatening social order

They were hesitant to lend their authority to the situation (correct)

What term did officials initially use to refer to the disease, before confirming it as 'true bubonic plague'?

Bubonic fever (correct)

Fever plague

Suspicious fever

Cholera

What was the significance of Dr. Viegas's announcement regarding the disease?

It downplayed the severity of the situation

It confirmed the presence of bubonic plague

It prompted the colonial state to take action

It set off alarm bells across the world (correct)

What was the colonial state's initial characterization of the disease described by Dr. Viegas?

A suspicious type of fever with bubonic characteristics Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonial state's response to the disease evolve over time?

They gradually accepted the existence of the plague as the death toll mounted Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the colonial state in their initial response to the disease?

Preventing economic disruption Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the colonial state's reluctance to acknowledge the plague?

It undermined public trust in the colonial authorities Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonial state's approach to the disease outbreak compare to their response to other public health crises?

It was more cautious and conservative Signup and view all the answers

What was the potential impact of the colonial state's hesitance to address the disease outbreak?

It could have exacerbated the panic and disruption caused by the outbreak Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonial state's approach to the plague outbreak compare to their priorities in other areas of public health?

They were more concerned with maintaining social order than promoting public health Signup and view all the answers

Dangers of Disease in British Colonial India

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What was the initial reluctance of the colonial state in response to the plague panic?

What term did officials initially use to refer to the disease, before confirming it as 'true bubonic plague'?

What was the significance of Dr. Viegas's announcement regarding the disease?

What was the colonial state's initial characterization of the disease described by Dr. Viegas?

How did the colonial state's response to the disease evolve over time?

What was the primary concern of the colonial state in their initial response to the disease?

What was the significance of the colonial state's reluctance to acknowledge the plague?

How did the colonial state's approach to the disease outbreak compare to their response to other public health crises?

What was the potential impact of the colonial state's hesitance to address the disease outbreak?

How did the colonial state's approach to the plague outbreak compare to their priorities in other areas of public health?

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