Quiz on Infrastructure Development under Colonial Rule in India

What was the main motive behind the British development of infrastructure in India?

• To enhance trade with other countries

• To improve Indian welfare

• To serve colonial economic and administrative interests

• To promote Indian culture

What was one of the primary purposes of road construction by the British?

• To provide better access to education

• To improve local trade

• To facilitate quick mobilization of the army

• To connect rural areas

What was a significant negative consequence of the railways introduced by the British?

• Improved local transportation

• Increased village self-sufficiency

• Enhanced cultural exchange

• Promoted commercialisation of Indian agriculture

Which of the following was a positive impact of the railways?

• Enabled long-distance travel

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Reduced transportation costs for farmers

• Improved rural infrastructure

What was the condition of roads in India before British rule?

• Extensively developed

• Not suited for modern transport

• In good condition

• Well-suited for modern transport

What was the fate of the Coast Canal in Orissa?

• It was abandoned as uneconomical

• It was expanded for better use

• It was successful in its purpose

• It became a major trade route

What was the primary purpose of the electric telegraph installed by the British?

• To enhance communication among Indians

• To connect rural areas

• To maintain law and order

• To promote trade

How did the British postal services serve the public?

• They connected all villages

• They were free for all users

• They remained inadequate in reach and efficiency

• They were highly efficient and widespread

What was the overall impact of British infrastructure development on Indian society?

• Complete transformation of Indian society

• Social benefits outweighed by economic losses

• Only positive outcomes

• No significant impact

What was a major neglect in the British road construction efforts?

• Improvement of local transport

• Excessive funding for rural roads

• Lack of all-weather roads

• Focus on urban areas