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What led to Indians beginning to critically analyze social problems like caste inequality and the position of women in the colonial period?
What led to Indians beginning to critically analyze social problems like caste inequality and the position of women in the colonial period?
- Introduction of Western education (correct)
- Spread of Christian missionaries
- Development of new industries in villages
- Migration from cities to villages
How did the printing press contribute to social change in the colonial period in India?
How did the printing press contribute to social change in the colonial period in India?
- It allowed for the publication of newspapers and pamphlets in English only
- It facilitated the dissemination of new books and newspapers in English as well as Indian languages (correct)
- It restricted discussions on social issues
- It created a barrier to the spread of new ideas
Which factor contributed to the relaxation of caste restrictions during the colonial period?
Which factor contributed to the relaxation of caste restrictions during the colonial period?
- Influx of foreign investments
- Migration from villages to cities for industrial work (correct)
- Decrease in the availability of Indian language publications
- Increase in village population
Why did the presence of Christian missionaries contribute to social change in the colonial period?
Why did the presence of Christian missionaries contribute to social change in the colonial period?
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How did the arrival of Western education impact the perception of social issues in colonial India?
How did the arrival of Western education impact the perception of social issues in colonial India?
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What was one significant outcome of the debate on social issues in new publications during the colonial period?
What was one significant outcome of the debate on social issues in new publications during the colonial period?
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