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Which of the following cities was not initially leased by Job Charnock?
Which of the following cities was not initially leased by Job Charnock?
- Sutanuti
- Kolikata
- Bangalore (correct)
- Gobindapur
What was the primary role of coastal cities during the colonial era?
What was the primary role of coastal cities during the colonial era?
- To import manufactured goods
- To serve as cultural hubs
- To function as administrative centers
- To facilitate the export of primary commodities (correct)
What does the text suggest about the impact of industrialization on Indian society?
What does the text suggest about the impact of industrialization on Indian society?
- It resulted in the decline of cities
- It caused a decrease in the Indian middle class
- It led to the growth of new social groups (correct)
- It had no impact on social relationships
What was the significance of cities in the economic system of empires?
What was the significance of cities in the economic system of empires?
Which of the following is not a coastal city mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not a coastal city mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of Job Charnock's leasing of three villages?
What was the purpose of Job Charnock's leasing of three villages?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between industrialization and urbanization?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between industrialization and urbanization?
What is the significance of the renaming of the cities mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the renaming of the cities mentioned in the text?
What does the text suggest about the role of cities in the context of global activity?
What does the text suggest about the role of cities in the context of global activity?
What does the text suggest about the impact of industrialization on the Indian social structure?
What does the text suggest about the impact of industrialization on the Indian social structure?
