What attracted the Europeans to Africa in the late 19th century ? Mention any three reasons.
OR
Who were the ’New Gomasthas' ? How did they become partners of the British Management System
OR
What was the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the family in Britain in the 19th century
CBSE Class X Social Science SA ( 3 marks)
Answers
. (i) Europeans were attracted due to the resources of land and minerals of Africa.
(ii) They came to Africa to establish plantations and exploit mines.
(iii) African countries were militarily weak and backward. So, it was easy to conquer them.
OR
The gomasthas were appointed by the British to supervise weavers, collect supplies and examine the quality of cloth.
As time passed, new gomasthas who were outside and did not have any long-term social link with the village acted arrogantly with the villagers, marched into the village with sepoys and peons and punished weavers for delays in supply-often beating and flogging them. This was an act which was very similar to the manner in which British dealt with defaulters. In this manner, gomasthas became good partners in British management system.
OR
(i) Women gradually lost their industrial jobs and were forced to work within households.
(ii) Through the activities of tailoring, washing or match-box making they could increase their income.
(iii) Large number of children were pushed into low paid work.
Here is your answer user.
