Development of Indian Railways and Transport Networks
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
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Describe the changes in the Indian transport network after independence.
Describe the impact of railways on Indian agriculture during the colonial period.
Discuss how the development of Indian railways affected the movement of people and ideas.
Discuss the role of transport networks in the economic development of modern India.
Explain how the introduction of railways impacted the Indian economy during the colonial period.
Explain the role of Indian Railways in the freedom movement.
Explain the term 'gauge' in the context of Indian Railways.
Read the following passage and answer the question:
"During the colonial period, the British constructed extensive railway lines connecting the interiors of India to major ports. This led to significant changes in the movement of goods and people. However, it also had certain negative consequences for traditional Indian industries."
Based on the passage, explain one negative impact of the development of railways on traditional Indian industries.
Which Governor-General is associated with the introduction of railways in India? (1) Lord Dalhousie (2) Lord Curzon (3) Lord Wellesley (4) Lord Mountbatten
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by Indian Railways today? (1) Overcrowding (2) Lack of electrification (3) Poor connectivity (4) All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the development of transport networks in India? (1) Increased connectivity (2) Economic growth (3) Isolation of regions (4) Spread of ideas
Which of the following is NOT a major function of Indian Railways today? (1) Passenger transport (2) Freight transport (3) Manufacturing automobiles (4) Employment generation
The ________ Express is the longest-running train route in India.
The ________ Road, built by Sher Shah Suri, connected Bengal to the north-western frontiers of India.
The British introduced railways in India mainly to connect ________ to ports for export.
The first Indian airline, Tata Airlines, was started in the year ________.
True or False: The British built railways in India mainly to promote Indian exports.
True or False: The British introduced railways in India to improve the living standards of Indians.
True or False: The development of Indian railways helped in the unification of the Indian market.
True or False: The development of transport networks in India contributed to the growth of nationalism.
