Prelims · 2 Modern India · 2.5 Land revenue and economic impact

2.5.7 Railways, telegraph and irrigation under British rule

Railways, the telegraph and canals modernised India's infrastructure, but they were designed mainly to serve British trade, military and revenue needs.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Prelims
  • Standard level
  • 5 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • railways
  • guarantee system
  • Dalhousie
  • telegraph
  • postal reform
  • Ganga Canal
  • Cotton
  • canal colonies
  • Acworth Committee

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  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
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  5. Mains writingMains writing
  6. Common trapsFoundation
  7. Quick revisionFoundation

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