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Q. Which among the following was an objective of British behind development of infrastructure in India?
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- To provide basic amenities to the people
- Mobilising the army within India
- Transporting raw material from countryside to the ports
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Answer: Option B
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B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Although infrastructure development indirectly benefited common people of India, as it enabled people to undertake long distance travel and thereby break geographical and cultural barriers, it was not an objective of British, behind the development of infrastructure in India.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct: British build the roads in India primarily for the purpose of mobilising the army within India to suppress any revolt or to capture more areas and to transport the raw materials from the faraway regions to the nearest railway station or the port to deliver it ultimately to far away England or other lucrative foreign destinations.
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B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Although infrastructure development indirectly benefited common people of India, as it enabled people to undertake long distance travel and thereby break geographical and cultural barriers, it was not an objective of British, behind the development of infrastructure in India.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct: British build the roads in India primarily for the purpose of mobilising the army within India to suppress any revolt or to capture more areas and to transport the raw materials from the faraway regions to the nearest railway station or the port to deliver it ultimately to far away England or other lucrative foreign destinations.
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