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Rishra: Pre-Colonial Era and Evolution

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What is the presumed origin of the name 'Rishra'?

Derived from the word 'textile' due to the textile industry in the area

Named after a famous king in the Sen Dynasty

Originated from the French traveler Vernia's description

Derived from the word 'saint' or 'Rishi' (correct)

When was the first reference of Rishra found?

In the fifteenth century in Bipradas Piplai's 'Manasamangal Kavya' (correct)

During the Mughal period

During the time of the British colonization

In a book on traveling description by a French traveler

What was the evolution in the spelling of 'Rishra' mentioned in the text?

Rishka, Risshka, Ishara, Ichera

Rishkar, Roshra, Ishara, Icchra

Reshra, Risshra, Isharah, Ichera (correct)

Reshra, Roshra, Isharah, Ichera

What was noticed about the name 'Rishra' during a research work at Jadavpur University?

It was found to be a unique name during the research Signup and view all the answers

What made the climate of Rishra and its suburbs congenial to the textile industry?

Hot and humid climate Signup and view all the answers

Where was Rishra situated in relation to Kolkata according to the book written by Vernia?

Eight miles away from Kolkata Signup and view all the answers

What did the Hindu weavers in the area mainly manufacture?

Fine cotton pieces Signup and view all the answers

What was grown abundantly in the fertile land in and around the area?

Paddy and jute Signup and view all the answers

How was the entire civic administration disrupted during the last phase of industrialization under the Danish rule?

Completely Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the earlier 'village committee' under the British Company's rule?

It was transformed into Serampore Municipality Signup and view all the answers

Where is Rishra positioned geographically?

Between Serampore and Konnagar, and between the Hooghly river and Delhi Highway Signup and view all the answers

What is the literacy rate in Rishra according to the 2011 census?

87.89% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population in Rishra is under 6 years of age according to the 2001 India census?

10% Signup and view all the answers

"Manasa Mangal" is significant because it is:

The first book or proof where Rishra's name can be found Signup and view all the answers