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The impact of British rule in India
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Advantages of British rule:
a. They developed network of roads, railways.
b. They brought about city planning, encouraged public health and services.
c. Established a system of modern education.
d. Established judicial services, Indian civil services, brought about administrative unity in the country.
e. Introduced ideas like rule of law, equality before law.
f. Helped in reforming societal traditions and customs. For example they passed law against sati.
Disadvantages of British rule:
a. Brought about drain of wealth.
b. Encouraged their own industries at the cost of India's local industries.
c. Impoverished agriculture, with high rate of revenue.
d. Followed a policy of racial discrimination.
e. Followed a policy of divide and rule.
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