Imp Board Questions

 


CH-THE AGE OF INDUSTRIALISATION

1.      Describe the techniques adopted by the Manchester industrialists to sell their goods in India.

2.      Why did Indian textiles face stiff competition in the early nineteenth century? Explain with three reasons.

3.      What was the impact of Industrialization on the workers? Explain

4.      “Series of changes affected the patterns of Industrialization in India by the early twentieth century.” Analyse the statement.

5.      What were the problems of Indian weavers at the early nineteenth century?

6.      What was the system of advances? How did it affect the life of weavers?

7.      Explain the impact of First World War on British economy?

8.      How were the Indian merchants industrialists discriminated by the Britishers?

9.      Write short notes on

a.      Gomasthas

b.      Guilds

c.      Jobbers

10.  Why were hand made products preferred in Victorian British? Explain 

 

 

CH – THE MAKING OF GLOBAL WORLD

1.      “By 1890, a global agricultural economy had taken shape? Explain by giving examples.

2.      “Trade and cultural exchange always went hand in hand.” Explain the statement in the light of Silk Route.

3.      “Indian trade played a crucial role in the late nineteenth century world economy. “Analyze.

4.      Why was the “Corn Laws”? Why did British Government decide to abolish these laws?

5.      Explain the impact of great depression on the Indian economy?

6.      Explain the impact of First World War on Britain.

7.      Who were the indentured labourers? How were they recruited?

8.      “The Portuguese and Spanish used all ethical and unethical methods to colonize America”. Justify.

9.      Explain the two key lessons learnt by economics and the politicians from the economic experiences of the Second World War?

10.  “European conquests produced many painful economic, social, and ecological changes through which the colonized societies were brought into the world economy.” Explain.

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