Question

With reference to development of railways during British rule, consider the following statements:
S1: The differences between communities and regions increased with the coming of railways.
S2: Books, journals and magazines were now accessible to everyone with the development of the transport system.
S3: Railways helped in the communication of ideas and thoughts.

• A. S1: False, S2: True, S3: False
• B. S1: False, S2: True, S3: True
• C. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
• D. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True

Answer 1

The correct option is B S1: False, S2: True, S3: True

The creation of the railway network in India helped in the communication of ideas and thoughts. The differences between communities and regions decreased. Books, journals and magazines were now accessible to everyone; they could be transmitted quickly from one place to another.