Question

Large developments in transportation like railways in India took place in the second half of the .

• A. eighteenth century
• B. seventeenth century
• C. 19th century

Answer 1

The correct option is C 19th century

During the second half of the nineteenth century, India witnessed developments in communication and mass media, transportation, and education. However, life under the British administration was harsh for Indians. Indian planters were forced by British planters to plant cash crops like indigo. This exploitation led to famines, food shortages for the Indian population.