Chapter 13
Colonialism and Urban Change
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. Which one of the following was not a Presidency Town during the British period?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. The British shifted their capital from Calcutta to which other place in 1911?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Which one of the following did not happen due to the introduction of railways in India?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Employment opportunities of Calcutta increased many times due to-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which one of the following was not an objective of the New Delhi Municipal Committee set-up by the Britishers?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. The great literary figures like ___________, ___________ and ___________ were influenced by the English pattern of writing.
- 2. Many huge ___________ wonders were built in the port city of Madras by the Britishers.
- 3. Many English painters arrived in India in search of princely ___________.
- 4. Calcutta was the ___________ capital of the British, whereas their ___________ capital was Shimla.
- 5. ___________ ___________ ___________ was set-up in 1955 to develop and manage land in Delhi.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Why did the British introduce railways in India? Explain any three reasons.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Describe the police organisation of Lord Cornwallis.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Highlight any three major improvements that took place in Delhi before the Delhi Durbar of 1877.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. How did some old trading centres lose their glory and became de-urbanised?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. What type of discrimination did the people of Calcutta experience after it became the British capital in India?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. ‘The British successfully influenced painting, literature and architecture of India.’ Give examples to support this statement.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Describe any five major changes brought about in Delhi by the British before the development of New Delhi.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Describe the distinct features of the city of Calcutta as developed by the British in India. Inspite of this, why did the British shift their capital to New Delhi?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. ‘Introduction of railways in India proved to be a blessing in disguise.’ Give three arguments in favour of and three against the statement.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Describe the developmental activities undertaken to construct and develop New Delhi as the new British Capital.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water