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introduction of Railways in India proved to be a blessing in disguise. give three arguments in favour of the three against the statement.

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Answered by Anshults
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The Railway system was introduced by the British in India for colonial purposes but like modern education its results were different. The Three arguments in favor of above statement are :

1.  Railways brought fragmented and disunited people of India together.

2.  Railway was used by nationalist leaders for the mobilization of people against the British rule.

3.  Railway eased the transport system of India.

Arguments against the statement are :

1.  Railways became an important tool and means in the exploitation of Indian resources by the British.

2.  The railway companies were British and the railways locomotives and logistics was brought from British which drained Indian economy.

3.  Deforestation was another drawback of Railways.


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Answered by bimla3074
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Explanation:

Arguments in favour..

1. people from different parts of India came in close contact.

2. It brought an awareness about social evils.

3. Need of education and freedom from foriegn exploitation.

Arguments in Against...

1. Indians were not allowed to travel in first compartment, those compartments we're reserved for the Britishers.

2. They feared that they would lose their cast.

3. Railways used by Britishers for the quick movement of army to control the protests

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