Question

Explain the two contrasting image of the city of calcutta experienced by brahma and varun? Ch-6 work life and leisure (history) class 10

Answer 1

Calcutta was a big, modern city with trains, large ships on the river Ganges, factories belchingsmoke, bridges and monuments and a dazzling array of shops selling a wide range of commodities.

The visitors were impressed by the marvels of the teeming metropolis.

The city of Calcutta in the nineteenth century was brimming with opportunities for tradeand commerce, education and jobs.

The other features of the city were its cheats and thieves, its grinding poverty, and the poor quality of housing for many.

The caste system, religious, and gender identities inthe city were disturbing.

All social distinctions that appeared to be natural and normalseemed to be breaking down.