Q: What were the apprehensions of Indians about the introduction of the railways?

Introduction of railways was regarded as an attempt to interfere with the caste rules because Brahmins and untouchables had to sit in the same compartment. There was a rumour that the telegraph poles would be used for hanging people.

Q: What is meant by de-urbanisation?

For administrative purposes, the British divided colonial India into three Presidencies, which in turn led to the rise in the importance of the Presidency cities of Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. These cities became the centres of British power in power in the different regions of India. New factories came up, trade developed. At the same time that these cities were expanding, the towns and cities that manufactured specialised goods declined due to a drop in the demand for what they produced. Old trading centres and ports could not survive when the flow of trade moved to new centres. Similarly, earlier centres of regional power collapsed when local rulers were defeated by the British and new centres of administration emerged. This process is described as de-urbanisation.

Q: Who among the following was called the 'the bravest leader of the revolt' by an English Commander?

Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi (19 November 1828 – 18 June 1858) was an Indian queen and warrior. She was one of the leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and became for Indian nationalists a symbol of resistance to the rule of the British East India Company in India.

Q: The First War of Independence took place in the year ______.

First War of Indian Independence is a term predominantly used in India to describe the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The event challenged and ended the power and control of British East Indian Company in India to be replaced by nine decades of British colonial rule, known as the British Raj.

Q: What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?

Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi wanted the East India Company to recognise her adopted son as the heir to the kingdom after the death of her husband. This demand was refused by the British.

Q: What are the two humanitarian measures taken by the British which invoked adverse reaction from the Indian masses?

1. Abolition of Sati in 1829 2. Introduction of widow Remarriage Act in 1856.

Q: Why didn't the trade with England benefit the Indian economy?

India was forced to accept readymade British goods either duty free or at normal duty rates while Indian products were subjected to high import duties in England. The Indian handmade goods were unable to compete the cheaper British products.

Question 1

What were the apprehensions of Indians about the introduction of the railways?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;Introduction of railways was&#10;regarded as an attempt to interfere with the caste rules because Brahmins and&#10;untouchables had to sit in the same compartment. There was a rumour that the&#10;telegraph poles would be used for hanging people.&#10;&#10;

Question 2

What is meant by de-urbanisation?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;For&#10;administrative purposes, the British divided colonial India into three&#10;Presidencies, which in turn led to the rise in the importance of the Presidency&#10;cities of Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. These cities became the centres of  British power in power in the different&#10;regions of India. New factories came up, trade developed.&#10;At the same time that these cities were expanding, the towns and cities&#10;that manufactured specialised goods declined due to a drop in the demand&#10;for what they produced. Old trading centres and ports could not survive&#10;when the flow of trade moved to new centres. Similarly, earlier centres of&#10;regional power collapsed when local rulers were defeated by the British&#10;and new centres of administration emerged. This process is described as&#10;de-urbanisation.&#10;&#10;

Question 3

Who among the following was called the 'the bravest leader of the revolt' by an English Commander?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi (19 November 1828 &#8211; 18 June 1858) was an Indian&#10;queen and warrior. She was one&#10;of the leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and became for Indian&#10;nationalists a symbol of resistance to the rule of the British East India&#10;Company in India.&#10;&#10;

Question 4

In what way did the General Service Enlistment Act disregard the feelings of the Indian troops?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;As per this Act, Indian soldiers could be sent overseas on duty. The Act did not take into account the sentiment of the Indian soldiers. This led to a feeling of resentment among them.&#10;&#10;

Question 5

What are the two grievances harboured by the Indian soldiers which created an atmosphere favorable to the First War of Independence?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;1. All higher positions in employment were kept reserved for the British irrespective of their performance. The future of the Indian soldiers was bleak without chances of promotions.&#10;&#10;2. Indian soldiers were required to serve in areas away from their homes without payment and additional bhatta.&#10;&#10;

Question 6

The First War of Independence took place in the year ______.

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;First War of Indian Independence is a term&#10;predominantly used in India to describe the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The event&#10;challenged and ended the power and control of British East Indian Company in&#10;India to be replaced by nine decades of British colonial rule, known as the British&#10;Raj.&#10;&#10;

Question 7

What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;Rani&#10;Lakshmibai of Jhansi wanted the East India Company to recognise her adopted son&#10;as the heir to the kingdom after the death of her husband. This demand was&#10;refused by the British.&#10;&#10;

Question 8

What are the two humanitarian measures taken by the British which invoked adverse reaction from the Indian masses?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;1. Abolition of Sati in 1829&#10;&#10;2. Introduction of widow Remarriage&#10;Act in 1856. &#10;&#10;

Question 9

What are the three measures which point to the policy of social discrimination followed by the British in India?

Accepted Answer

The British officers were rude and arrogant towards the Indians. They believed that they were superior to Indians and followed a policy of contempt towards the Indians. They dubbed the Muslims as cruel and unfaithful. Some European officers ill-treated and insulted Indians. Such acts of unjust discrimination alienated the British from the Indians masses.

Question 10

Why didn't the trade with England benefit the Indian economy?

Accepted Answer

&#10;&#10;India was&#10;forced to accept readymade British goods either duty free or at normal duty&#10;rates while Indian products were subjected to high import duties in England.&#10;The Indian handmade goods were unable to compete the cheaper British products.&#10;&#10;

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What were the apprehensions of Indians about the introduction of the railways?

What is meant by de-urbanisation?

Who among the following was called the 'the bravest leader of the revolt' by an English Commander?

In what way did the General Service Enlistment Act disregard the feelings of the Indian troops?

What are the two grievances harboured by the Indian soldiers which created an atmosphere favorable to the First War of Independence?

The First War of Independence took place in the year ______.

What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?

What are the two humanitarian measures taken by the British which invoked adverse reaction from the Indian masses?

What are the three measures which point to the policy of social discrimination followed by the British in India?

Why didn't the trade with England benefit the Indian economy?

When People Rebel

History 3554 Views

What were the apprehensions of Indians about the introduction of the railways?

What is meant by de-urbanisation?

Who among the following was called the 'the bravest leader of the revolt' by an English Commander?

In what way did the General Service Enlistment Act disregard the feelings of the Indian troops?

What are the two grievances harboured by the Indian soldiers which created an atmosphere favorable to the First War of Independence?

The First War of Independence took place in the year ______.

What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?

What are the two humanitarian measures taken by the British which invoked adverse reaction from the Indian masses?

What are the three measures which point to the policy of social discrimination followed by the British in India?

Why didn't the trade with England benefit the Indian economy?

History
3554 Views