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CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q32
State and explain any two features which were observed in the demographic profile of India during the British rule."The British sought to achieve their vested interest through their policies of infrastructural development in India."Do you agree with the given statement ? Justify your answer with valid explanation.
State and explain any two features which were observed in the demographic profile of India during the British rule.
"The British sought to achieve their vested interest through their policies of infrastructural development in India."
Do you agree with the given statement ? Justify your answer with valid explanation.
Marking-scheme solution
Two features which were observed in demographic profile of India during the British Rule were:
• Low literacy Rate: Owing to the lack of educational development and limited access to education among people, the overall literacy rate was very low, with even lower female literacy.
• High Mortality Rate: The mortality rate was very high due to poor health facilities and widespread diseases. Infant mortality was quiet alarming.
Yes. The British developed the basic infrastructure to subserve their own interest. Roads and railways were built primarily to mobilise the army within India, drawing out raw materials from the countryside to the nearest railway station/port for exporting to England/other foreign destinations. Moreover, various communication tools like electric telegraph were introduced to maintain law and order.
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