Question

1) Explain transportation and communication as an important factor for
awakening the spirit of nationalism.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The emergence of modern means of transport and communication like roads, railways, telegraph and postal services, fostered nationalism. All the contributions were made by Lord Dalhousie. The need for administrative convenience, military protection also led to the development of transport and communication.

Answer 2

Nationalism was awakened by the development of modern transport and communication means like roads, wires.

Explanation:

Nationalism was awakened by the development of modern transport and communication means like roads, wires.

• The emergence of modern means of transport and communication suchh as roads, railways, telegraph and postal services gave a boost to nationalism. All contributions were made by Lord Dalhousie.
• The need for administrative convenience, military security also gave rise to the development of transport and communication.
• In addition, commercial exploitation, such as the dumping of British goods on the Indian market and the supply of raw materials from India to British factories, prompted the British to begin planning for transport and communication development.
• Around the year 1839, the Grand Trunk Road was established. In 1853, the first railway line connecting Mumbai to Thane was constructed. Besides promoting trade, transportation and commerce inventions further expanded the horizons of the people and contributed to the growth of nationalism.