Question

Read the following statements carefully: 
Statement 1: Under the colonial rule, basic infrastructure (like railways, post and telegraph, etc.) was developed. 
Statement 2: The real motive behind the infrastructural development in India was to strengthen the British interests. 
In the light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following:

• A. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
• D. Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

Hint:

Always analyze the purpose behind any historical development to determine its intent and beneficiaries.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Statement 1: The development of infrastructure such as railways, ports, and postal systems occurred during the colonial era, which is factually correct.
Statement 2: These developments primarily aimed to advance British economic and administrative objectives, including the efficient movement of raw materials and military supplies, rather than to benefit the Indian populace.