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Question (21)

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The telegraph was mainly used for:

(A) Rapid transmission of messages
(B) Farming activities
(C) Religious ceremonies
(D) Textile production

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The telegraph enabled quick communication over long distances.

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Question (22)

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If a telegraph message took 2 hours instead of 2 days, how many hours were saved?

(A) 24
(B) 36
(C) 44
(D) 46

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

2 days = 48 hours; 48 − 2 = 46 hours.

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Question (23)

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Which social group expanded due to modern education during colonial rule?

(A) Educated middle class
(B) Tribal chiefs only
(C) Zamindars only
(D) Nomadic groups only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Modern education helped create an educated middle class.

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Question (24)

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Colonial railways were originally developed mainly to:

(A) Serve colonial economic interests
(B) Promote tourism
(C) Encourage sports
(D) Reduce trade

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Railways mainly served colonial administrative and economic needs.

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Question (25)

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If 60% of 2,000 passengers travelled for trade purposes, how many passengers travelled for trade?

(A) 1,000
(B) 1,100
(C) 1,200
(D) 1,300

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

60% of 2,000 = 1,200.

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Question (26)

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Which aspect of colonialism contributed to the rise of modern political movements?

(A) Spread of education and communication
(B) Isolation of regions
(C) Closure of schools
(D) Decline of literacy

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Education and communication increased political awareness.

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Question (27)

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Which statement best describes the legacy of colonial legal institutions?

(A) Many continue with modifications in independent India
(B) All were abolished immediately
(C) None had any influence
(D) They were used only temporarily

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Several legal and administrative systems continue today.

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Question (28)

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If a postal network connected 120 towns and later expanded to 180 towns, by how many towns did it expand?

(A) 40
(B) 50
(C) 60
(D) 70

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

180 − 120 = 60 towns.

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Question (29)

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What was one long-term effect of English becoming widely used?

(A) Easier communication across different regions
(B) End of all regional languages
(C) Elimination of education
(D) Reduction in administration

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

English became a link language across regions.

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Question (30)

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Which sector suffered due to the import of cheap manufactured goods from Britain?

(A) Traditional handicrafts
(B) Railway sector
(C) Postal services
(D) Education sector

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Traditional handicrafts faced severe decline.

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The telegraph was mainly used for:

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If a telegraph message took 2 hours instead of 2 days, how many hours were saved?

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Question (23)

Which social group expanded due to modern education during colonial rule?

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Colonial railways were originally developed mainly to:

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If 60% of 2,000 passengers travelled for trade purposes, how many passengers travelled for trade?

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Question (26)

Which aspect of colonialism contributed to the rise of modern political movements?

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Which statement best describes the legacy of colonial legal institutions?

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Question (28)

If a postal network connected 120 towns and later expanded to 180 towns, by how many towns did it expand?

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What was one long-term effect of English becoming widely used?

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Which sector suffered due to the import of cheap manufactured goods from Britain?

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