Question

1. Which of the following was a structural change brought about by the
British in India?
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Answer 1

Answer:

British industrialization led to de-industrialization in India. New groups emerged to take advantage of the economic opportunities provided by colonialism. The emergence of new business communities transformed trade, banking, industry etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Colonialism brought into being new political, economic and social structural changes. In this chapter we look at only two of these structural changes namely industrialisation and urbanisation. While the focus is on specific colonial context we also briefly touch on developments after independence.