Sofia David

History

17 April, 12:13

Which of the following were true about the socio-economic effects of British rule of India?

Group of answer choices

A. By 1900 the British successfully prevented the deaths of Indian citizens from diseases like cholera by bringing in modern irrigation systems.

B. There was an increase in landless farmers who were pushed out by large plantations

C. The British were quick to act in response to a famine caused by a poor monsoon season and increasing urbanization

D. There was a massive construction effort to build telegraph lines and railroads.

E. There were increasing problems with disease, particularly cholera, as the population grew and sanitation measures didn't keep pace.