Question

What were the physical conditions of the Cellular Jail

Answer 1

Answer:

There were no dormitories and a total of 696 cells. Each cell was 4.5 by 2.7 metres (14.8 ft × 8.9 ft) in size with a ventilator located at a height of 3 metres (9.8 ft). The name, "cellular jail", derived from the solitary cells which prevented any prisoner from communicating with any other.

Answer 2

The Cellular Jail's physical conditions were quite harsh. they were in a very terrible environment.

Explanation:

• They were forced to live in a terrible environment. Snakes, leeches, and scorpions abound in the deep woodland and marshlands around the location.
• Malaria and dental ailments claimed the lives of many people. Aside from contagious diseases, indigenous tribes were also a source of fear. They used to use their bows and arrows to kill outsiders.
• The situation was actually far worse, but it served two purposes for the British officers, who were adamant about punishing the captives harshly.
• In Hinduism, sea voyages were outlawed. A maritime excursion (over the Black Water) put every Hindu in jeopardy of losing their caste, resulting in social marginalization. As a result, sending them to a settlement like Andaman was a severe punishment.
• From all sides, the island was encircled by a large ocean. There was no way to get out. Even after escaping the prison, there was no way to cross the wide expanse of the ocean because all boats were under British control. Some even attempted to flee, but it was all in vain.