1.

What progress did India make in Roadways under the British rule?

Answer»

Roadways:

The British created a good network of roadways in India.

  • They set-up Public Works Department (PWD). PWD used to raise several important and basic utilities needed by a city or town.
  • By the end of 19th century, Indians roads were spread to 2,78,420 km. This increased to 4,47,105 by 1943. 32% of these roads were concrete (‘pakka’) roads and 68% were ‘kachcha’ roads.


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions