EFFECTS OF BRITISH RULE IN INDIA-Passing Package

7. EFFECTS OF BRITISH RULE IN INDIA

1)      How did the news paper play a role in bringing new awareness in Indians?

The news paper played a very important role in the Indian National Movement. Their role in creating national awareness was tremendous. The newspapers were very critical of the Government and questioned the functioning of the government. The news paper reflected the thinking of the people. The news papers advocated a nationalistic attitude.

2)      Developments in transport and communication led to the independence struggle. Discuss.

·         The British developed transport and communication in India to promote self interest.

·         Every nook and corner of the country was linked.

·         The first railway line from Mumbai to Thane was laid in 1853.

·         It helped the transportation of raw materials, finished goods and the army.

·         It helped in the mass movements of people and goods bringing them closed and bringing about a national integrity among the Indias.

3)      Bright out the features of the Rytwari system

·         Rytwari system was introduced in Madras, Mumbai, Sindh, Bihar & Assam

·         The farmers acquired rights to ownership of the land.

·         They had to pay tax based on the area of the land.

·         When the farmers failed to pay the tax, they lost the rights to the land.

·         All disputes related to the land were to be settled in courts instead of at the village Panchayat.

4)      How were Indians benefitted by the introduction of English Education?

·         The English education created awareness about western thinking, practices and ideas.

·         Aroused national sentiments in Indians.

·         Enabled the Indians to analyze the short comings of their society and work for its reformation.

·         Created leadership in Indian society.

·         Influenced the growth of literature in Indian languages.

·         English emerged as a common language of communication among the Indians.

5)      What was the impact of British rule on India?

·         The British introduced a uniform system of administration in the country.

·         Indian industries were ruined resulting in unemployment and starvation

·         Introduction of western education opened the gates of western knowledge and science.

·         The British developed roads, railways, port and telegraph in the country bringing the people of different parts of India closer and developing a sense of unity among them.

·         The introduction of news papers helped to create awareness among the people.