Development of Indian Railways and Transport Networks
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
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Describe how the development of transport networks influenced the pattern of urbanization in India.
Describe the 'guarantee system' used by the British to encourage railway construction in India.
Describe the role of Indian railways in the freedom movement.
Discuss the environmental impact of the expansion of railways and roads in colonial India.
Discuss the social changes brought about by the expansion of railways in India.
Explain how the development of transport networks contributed to the commercialization of Indian agriculture.
Explain how the introduction of railways affected the Indian economy during the colonial period.
Explain the relationship between the development of railways and the spread of epidemics in colonial India.
Which company was responsible for constructing the first railway line in India? (1) East India Company (2) Great Indian Peninsula Railway (3) Indian Railways (4) Madras Railway Company
Which of the following is NOT a transport network developed in India during the British period? (1) Railways (2) Airways (3) Roads (4) Inland waterways
Which of the following statements about the impact of railways on Indian society is correct? (1) Railways promoted social integration (2) Railways led to the decline of local crafts (3) Railways increased mobility (4) All of the above
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of railways on Indian famines? (1) Railways helped in quick relief (2) Railways sometimes worsened famines by exporting food (3) Railways had no impact (4) Both 1 and 2
The ________ Railway was the first to connect the eastern and western coasts of India.
The ________ system was used by the British to ensure profits for private railway companies in India.
The ________ was a major inland waterway used for transport in eastern India during the colonial period.
The British introduced the ________ gauge as the standard for Indian railways.
True or False: The British built railways in India to promote Indian unity and development.
True or False: The British invested in Indian railways mainly for the benefit of Indian industries.
True or False: The development of Indian railways was primarily aimed at benefiting Indian farmers.
True or False: The development of railways in India led to the growth of new towns and cities along the railway lines.
