Development of Indian Railways and Transport Networks
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
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Describe how the development of railways affected Indian agriculture.
Describe one way in which the development of transport networks contributed to the growth of nationalism in India.
Describe the role of Indian Railways in the freedom movement.
Describe the role of Indian Railways in the movement of goods during the colonial period.
Explain how the development of transport networks helped the British in controlling India.
Explain the impact of the development of transport networks on the Indian economy during the British period.
Explain the significance of the Grand Trunk Road in the context of Indian transport history.
Explain the term 'commercialization of agriculture' in the context of railway development in India.
The Grand Trunk Road was originally built by which ruler? (1) Akbar (2) Sher Shah Suri (3) Aurangzeb (4) Ashoka
When was the first railway line in India opened for public transport? (1) 1853 (2) 1869 (3) 1847 (4) 1875
Which city was the headquarters of the East Indian Railway Company? (1) Mumbai (2) Kolkata (3) Chennai (4) Delhi
Which Governor-General is associated with the introduction of railways in India? (1) Lord Dalhousie (2) Lord Curzon (3) Lord Wellesley (4) Lord Mountbatten
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act of 1849 allowed private companies to build railways in India with a guaranteed return.
Fill in the blank: The _______ gauge was the most commonly used railway track gauge in India during the British period.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Railway was the first to connect the eastern and western parts of India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system was introduced to ensure the safety of railway operations in India.
True or False: The British built roads in India mainly to improve the living standards of Indians.
True or False: The British government encouraged the development of Indian-owned shipping companies during the colonial period.
True or False: The British introduced railways in India to promote Indian unity and culture.
True or False: The construction of railways in India led to the decline of traditional handicraft industries.
