Question

Was there any positive impact of the British rule in India? Explain.

Answer 1

1. Commercial agriculture became a practical proposition. It implied a good breakthrough in agriculture, even when it challenged self-sufficiency in food grain production.

2. The spread of railways and roadways opened up new opportunities for economic and social growth. It also implied greater cultural affinity across different parts of the country.

3. There was a significant transition from a barter system of exchange to the monetary system of exchange.

4. The British Raj in India left a legacy of an efficient administrative setup.