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History ch 3 - Effects of British Rule — History & Civics STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8History & CivicsHistory ch 3 - Effects of British Rule3 Marks
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How did the British administrative system benefit India?
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Answer

  1. The British introduced railways in India.
  2. Telegraph system connected major cities and military stations got connected.
  3. Postal system was also introduced.
  4. These improved communication generated a sense of unity among the people of India.
  5. Coal, metal, sugar, cement and chemical industries also developed gradually.
  6. The western educated Indians learnt the values of humanism, rationalism, democracy, nationalism and liberalism.
  7. Indians felt the need to study Indian history, religion and traditions.
  8. Universities were established at Kolkata, Mumbai and Madras (Chennai).
  9. The newly educated Indian led the social reform movement in later period

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