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1.

What was the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the family life in Britain in the nineteenth century?

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(i) Women gradually lost their industrial jobs and were forced to work within households.

(ii) Through the activities of tailoring, washing or match-box making they could increase their income. 

(iii) Large number of children were pushed into low paid work.

2.

What was the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the family life in Britain in the nineteenth century?

Answer»

(i) Women gradually lost their industrial jobs and were forced to work within households.
(ii) Through the activities of tailoring, washing or match-box making they could increase their income.
(iii) Large number of children were pushed into low paid work

3.

"Even though the underground Railway eventually became a huge success, it was opposed by many people initially." Explain five valid reasons for this opposition.

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Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their work places. This made the underground rail transport essential for London. 

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because.
(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the lack of oxygen created in the compartments by smoking pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust.
(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction.
(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city.
(iv) People were afraid to travel underground.
(v) Many felt that 'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city. 

4.

Why was the underground railway criticized in London? Explain the reasons.

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their work places. This made the underground rail transport essential for London.

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because.

(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the jack of oxygen created in the compartments by smoking pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust.

(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction.

(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city.

(iv) People were afraid to travel underground.

(v) Many felt that 'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city.

5.

Why was the underground railway criticized in London ? Explain the reasons.

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their work places. This made the underground rail transport essential for London. 

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because.
(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the lack of oxygen created in the compartments by smoking pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust.
(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction.
(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city.
(iv) People were afraid to travel underground.
(v) Many felt that 'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city. 

6.

When was the London Underground Railway started ? How did it help to solve the housing problem ?

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(i) The very first section of the Underground Railway in London started on 10th January 1863.
(ii) It helped to solve the housing problem in the following ways :
(a) The population in the city became more dispersed.
(b) Better planned suburbs were developed.
(c) A good railway network enabled a large number of people to live outside Central London and travel to work.

7.

Explain the social changes in London which led to the need for the Underground Railways.

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their workplaces. This made the underground rail transport essential for London. 

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because. 

(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the lack of oxygen created in the compartments by smokir.rg pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust.

(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction. 

(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city. 

(iv) People were afraid to travel underground. 

(v) Many felt that'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city.

(vi) To make approximately two miles of railways.900. houses had to be destroyed.

8.

The London Underground Railways eventually became a huge success. Support the statement with examples

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(i) By 1880, the expanded train service carried 40 million passengers a year.

(ii) Population in the city became dispersed.

(iii) New York, Tokyo, Chicago built underground railways by the 20th century.

(iv) Planned suburbs and a good railways network enable large numbers to live outside central London.

(v) Social distinctions wore down.

9.

Explain the benefits of London Tube for the population in the city.

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their workplaces. This made the underground rail transport essential for London. 

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because. 

(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the lack of oxygen created in the compartments by smokir.rg pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust. 

(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction. (iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city. 

(iv) People were afraid to travel underground. 

(v) Many felt that'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city.

(vi) Ta make approximately two miles of rai1ways.900. houses had ts be destroyed.

10.

Why did underground railway soon become a necessity in London? Mention any three disadvantages of this system ?

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their workplaces. This made the underground rail transport essential for London. 

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because. 

(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the lack of oxygen created in the compartments by smokir.rg pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust. 

(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction.

(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city. 

(iv) People were afraid to travel underground. 

(v) Many felt that'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city.

(vi) Ta make approximately two miles of railways.900. houses had to be destroyed.

11.

When was the London Underground Railway started? How did it help to solve the housing problem?

Answer»

(i) The very first section of the Underground Railway in London started on 10th January 1863.

(ii) It helped to solve the housing problem in the following ways:

(a) The population in the city became more dispersed.

(b) Better planned suburbs were developed.

(c) A good railway network enabled a large number of people to live outside Central London and travel to work.

12.

Explain the social changes in London which led to the need for the Underground Railways.

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their work places. This made the underground rail transport essential for London.

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because.

(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the jack of oxygen created in the compartments by smoking pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust.

(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction.

(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city.

(iv) People were afraid to travel underground.

(v) Many felt that 'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city.

13.

Explain the benefits of London Tube for the population in the city.

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their work places. This made the underground rail transport essential for London.

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because.

(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the jack of oxygen created in the compartments by smoking pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust.

(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction.

(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city.

(iv) People were afraid to travel underground.

(v) Many felt that 'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city.

14.

The city of London had a powerful migrant population. Explain the reason.

Answer» The population of London multiplied fourfold in the 70 years between 1810 and 1880 increasing from 1 million to 4 million.

(i) London was a powerful magnet for migrant population, even though it did not have large factories.

(ii) The 19th Century London was a city of clerks and shopkeepers of small traders and skilled artisans, semi-skilled and sweated out workers of soldiers and beggars.

(iii) There was a dockyard which provided opportunities for livelihood.

(iv) There were five major types of industries employed large numbers; clothing and footwear, wood and furniture, metals and engineering, printing and stationery and previous products.

(v) During First World War, the number of large factories increased and a large number of people joined the newly created jobs.
15.

How did the London Underground Railways eventually become a huge success? Explain.

Answer»

Underground London Railway became a huge success due to following reasons:

(i) By 1880, the expanded train service carried 40 million passengers a year.

(ii) Population in the city became dispersed.

(iii) Planned suburbs and a good railway network enabled large number of people to live outside central London.

16.

Why did underground railway soon become a necessity in London? Mention any three disadvantages of this system?

Answer»

Attempts were made to decongest the city of London and solve the housing crisis. So, the British government built houses for working classes. All these efforts expanded the city and people found it difficult to walk to their work places. This made the underground rail transport essential for London.

Disadvantages: The development of the underground railways was criticized because.

(i) The underground railways were considered a menace to health due to the jack of oxygen created in the compartments by smoking pipes, fumes of gas lamps and coal dust.

(ii) A large number of houses for poor were displaced for its construction.

(iii) It added to the mess and unhealthy environment of the city.

(iv) People were afraid to travel underground.

(v) Many felt that 'iron monsters' added to the mass and unhealthiness of the city.

17.

Name the author of the novel 'DEBGANER MARTYE AAGAMAN' (The Gods Visit Earth).

Answer» Durgacharan Ray.
18.

How did London become a powerful magnet for the migrant population? Explain.

Answer»

(i) London became a powerful magnet for migrant population since it offered employment opportunities.

(ii) London dockyard housed a large number of porters, traders and people in the shipping line.

(iii) Major industries such as clothing footwear, metal, engineering, etc.., attracted labor from outside.

(iv) Being capital city also, it attracted people.

19.

How did marginal groups threaten the city of London? What was the root cause of this problem? How did the authorities in London try to solve this problem?

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(i) The police were worried about the law and order and industrialists wanted an orderly work force. There were professional criminals like cheats, tricksters, pick pockets and petty thieves too in the marginal groups.

(ii) Most of the people in the marginal groups were very poor, who lived by selling lead stolen from roofs, food from shops, lumps of coal and cloth drying from hedges.

(iii) In order to discipline them the authorities counted the number of criminals, watched their activities and investigated their lives. High penalties were imposed and deserving poor people were offered work.

20.

Name one factor which changed the form of urbanisation in the modern world.

Answer» Industrialization.
21.

Highlight any three attempts taken by Londoners to decongest localities during the First World War.

Answer»

(i) Green the open spaces, reduced pollution and landscape the city.

(ii) Large blocks of apartment were built in the city like Berlin and New York which had the similar housing problems.

(iii) Rent control was introduced in Britain during the 1st World War to ease the impact of a severe housing shortage.

22.

Highlight any three attempts taken by Londoners to decongest localities during the First World War.

Answer»

(i) Green the open spaces, reduced pollution and landscape the city.

(ii) large blocks of apartments were built in the city like Berlin and New York which had the similar housing problems.

(iii) Rent control was introduced in Britain during the 1st World War to ease the impact of a severe housing shortage.

23.

Describe any three features of 'Chawls' in Bombay.

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(i) Chawls were resided by poor.

(ii) Open space in the center of the chawls was used for various activities.

(iii) Chawls were headed by a headman like village headman.

(iv) People in chawls lived like an integrated family.

24.

"The Chawls of Bombay were a small cosmopolitan community in themselves." Explain the statement.

Answer»

(i) Chawls were resided by poor.

(ii) Open space in the center of the chawls was used for various activities.

(iii) Chawls were headed by a headman like village headman.

(iv) People in chawls lived like an integrated family.

25.

Why did more and more people migrate to Bombay by the early 20th century? Explain three reasons.

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(i) The growth of trade in cotton and opium attracted a large number of traders, bankers and artisans to Bombay.

(ii) A large number of people migrated to Bombay from Ratnagiri to work in the textile mills.

(iii) Bombay was the junction head of two major railways and dominated the maritime trade.

26.

Mention the three Presidency cities of India? Why were they referred to as 'multifunctionality' cities? 

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The capitals of the Bombay, Bengal and Madras Presidencies in British India were multifunctional cities' because they had major ports, warehouses, homes and offices, army camps, as well as educational institutions, museums and libraries.

27.

When was the Rent Act passed in Bombay? What was its aim? What was the impact?

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(i) The Rent Act was passed in Bombay in 1918.

(ii) It aimed at controlling rent and keeping them with in reasonable limit.

(iii) The Act had a reserve impact of producing a severe housing crisis, since the landlords withheld renting out houses from the market.

28.

When and why was the Rent Act passed in Bombay during the British days? What was its outcome?

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(i) The Rent Act was passed in Bombay in 1918.

(ii) It aimed at controlling rent and keeping them with in reasonable limit.

(iii) The Act had a reserve impact of producing a severe housing crisis, since the landlords withheld renting out houses from the market.

29.

How did Bombay come under the British rule?

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Reasons:

(i) Bombay was the principal port of the East India Company.

(ii) It was an important centre for cotton textiles from Gujarat.

(iii) It became an important administrative centre of western India.

(iv) It emerged as a major industrial centre in the 19th century.

30.

How did Bombay emerge as an important colonial city?

Answer»

Reasons:

(i) Bombay was the principal port of the East India Company.

(ii) It was an important centre for cotton textiles from Gujarat.

(iii) It became an important administrative centre of western India.

(iv) It emerged as a major industrial centre in the 19th century.

31.

'Bombay did not experience a planned growth'. Justify the statement with three facts.

Answer»

'Bombay did not experience a planned growth'.

(i) The Bombay fort area was divided into two parts-

(i) The native town (ii) The European section.

(ii) In the native towns, most of the Indians lived, the European section was inhabited by the Europeans or the whites.

(iii) This racial pattern of inhabitation was common to all the three Presidency cities of India.

32.

Why was Bombay called as a Mayapuri or Mayanagri?

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(i) Bombay was, referred to as mayanagri because Bombay was seen as a city of opportunities and dreams for those who came from the have not section of population.

(ii) They found their creative energies well used in the Bombay film industry, it inspired others.

(iii) People from all field of life joined it as writers, directors, actors, etc.

33.

What steps were taken to clean London in the early and mid 20th century?

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(i) The widespread use of coal in homes and industries in 19th century England raised serious problems. Shopkeepers, homeowners and others complained about the black fog, grey skies and black vegetation. All these factors caused bad temper, smoke-related illness and dirty clothes. Congestion in the city also led to a yearning for the clean air.

(ii) As a result, the demand for new 'lungs' for the city was made. Large blocks of apartments were built and rent control was introduced to ease the housing problem.

(iii) 'Garden City' of New Earswick was designed with common garden spaces and landscaping.

(iv) Between the two World Wars (1919-39), the responsibility for housing the working classes was accepted by the British state and million houses, most of which were single-family cottages, were built by local authorities.

(v) The British Government built single-family cottages for the working classes and the London underground work was started to enable the workers to reach their workplace.

34.

Describe various steps which were taken to clean up London.

Answer»

The steps taken to clean up London were:

(i) Attempts were made to decongest localities, green the open spaces, reduce pollution and landscape in the city.

(ii) Large blocks of apartments were built Like those in Berlin and New York.

(iii) Rent control was introduced in Britain during the First World War.

(iv) Demands were made for new 'lungs' for the city and some attempts were made to bridge the countryside through ideas as the Green Belt around London.

35.

State any three steps taken to clean up London.

Answer»

The steps taken to clean up London were:

(i) Attempts were made to decongest localities, green the open spaces, reduce pollution and landscape in the city.

(ii) Large blocks of apartments were built Like those in Berlin and New York.

(iii) Rent control was introduced in Britain during the First World War.

(iv) Demands were made for new 'lungs' for the city and some attempts were made to bridge the countryside through ideas as the Green Belt around London.

36.

Who are Philanthropists? Explain any two steps taken to control crime in London in the 1870s.

Answer»

(i)The group of the people who work for social upliftment and charity, donating time and money for the purpose are called philanthropists.

(ii) Steps taken to control crime were:

(i) The authorities imposed high penalties for crime.

(ii) They offered work to the deserving poor.

37.

How did crime grow in London in 1870s? How were authorities able to control them? Explain.

Answer»

Growth of Crime in London:

(i) In London there were 20,000 criminals in 1870s.

(ii) In the mid 19th century, Henry Mathew wrote several articles on the London labour and those who made their living from crime.

(iii) Many criminals were poor, who lived by stealing lead from roofs, food from shops, coal and also clothes.

Control of Crime:

(i) The police were worried about the law and order situation.

So population of criminals were counted, their activities were watched and their ways of life were investigated.

(ii) In an attempt to discipline the criminals, authorities imposed high penalties for crime and offered work to those who were considered "deserving poor.

38.

Why did people of London call underground railway 'the iron monster’. Give any three reasons.

Answer»

(i) Underground railway was considered a menace to health.

(ii) The massive destruction was also made in the process of construction of underground railway.

(iii) House were knocked down, streets broken through and stopped.

(iv) Deep pits and trenches dug in the ground.

(v) It also led to a massive displacement of the London poor.

39.

Why was London called the 'city of magnet'? Give three reasons.

Answer»

(i) The city of London was a magnet for the migrant populations due to the job opportunities provided by its dockyards and industries.

(ii) The population of London kept expanding through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

(iii) During the first world war, London began manufacturing motor cars and electrical goods.

(iv) This increased the number of large factories, which in turn increased the number of people coming to the city in search of work.

40.

How did London become a powerful magnet for the migrant population ? Explain.

Answer»

(i) London became a powerful magnet for migrant population since it offered employment opportunities.
(ii) London dockyard housed a large number of porters, traders and people in the shipping line.

(iii) Major industries such as clothing footwear metal, engineering, etc., attracted labor from outside.
(iv) Being capital city also, it attraited people.

41.

Why was London called the 'city of magnet'? Give three reasons.

Answer»

(i) The city of London was a magnet for the migrant populations due to the job opportunities provided by its dockyards and industries.

(ii) The population of London kept expanding through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

(iii) During the First World War, London began manufacturing motor cars and electrical goods.

(iv) This increased the number of large factories, which in turn increases the number of people coming to the city in search of work.

42.

Who are Philanthropists ? Explain any two steps taken to control crime in London in the 1870s.

Answer»

(i) The group of the people who work for social upliftment and charity, donating time and money for the purpose are called philanthropists.
(ii) Steps taken to control crime were:

(i) The authorities imposed high penalties for a crime.
(ii) They offered work to the deserving pool

43.

Why did people of London call underground railway 'the iron monster. Give any three reasons.

Answer»

(i) Underground railway was considered a menace to health.

(ii) The massive destruction was also made in the process of construction of underground railway.

(iii) Houses were Knocked down, streets broke through and stopped.

(iv) Deep pits and trenches dug into the ground.

(v) It also led to a massive displacement of the London poor. 

44.

In the 18th century, the family had been a unit of production and consumption as well as of political decision-making. There was a big change in the newer pattern.

Answer»

(i) Ties between members of household loosened.

(ii) The institution of marriage among the working class tended to break down.

(iii) Women of the upper and middle classes in Britain, faced increasingly higher level of isolation although their lives were made easier by maids.

(iv) Women who worked for wages had some control over their lives particularly among the lower social classes.

(v) By the 20th century, the urban family had been transformed again partly by experience of the war time and partly work done by the women who were employed in large numbers.

45.

Explain any five social changes that took place in the family life in the 18th century in London.

Answer»

'Family' as an institution underwent a social change due to industrialisation.

(i) The class Kant joint family in the village scenario disappeared in the town and cities. The bond between family members loosened.

(ii) Women lost their jobs to machines.

(iii) Rich upper class women lived easier lives as they were served by domestic maids who made their work easier.

(iv) Forced to live at home in urban areas, leading them to face isolation at home.

(v) Public places were dominated by males and females were confined to the home.

(vi) Women gradually began to participate in political movements to ask for their rights.

(vii) Families were small or nuclear.

46.

Explain any five changes that took place in the family life in the 18th century, which promoted individualism in the city life.

Answer»

'Family' as an institution underwent a social change due to industrialisation.

(i) The class Kant joint family in the village scenario disappeared in the town and cities. The bond between family members loosened.

(ii) Women lost their jobs to machines.

(iii) Rich upper class women lived easier lives as they were served by domestic maids who made their work easier.

(iv) Forced to live at home in urban areas, leading them to face isolation at home.

(v) Public places were dominated by males and females were confined to the home.

(vi) Women gradually began to participate in political movements to ask for their rights.

(vii) Families were small or nuclear.

47.

"The function and shape of the family were completely transformed by life in the industrial city". Support the statement with sample.

Answer»

(i) Ties between members of household loosened.

(ii) The institution of marriage among the working class tended to break down.

(iii) Women of the upper and middle classes in Britain, faced increasingly higher level of isolation although their lives were made easier by maids.

(iv) Women who worked for wages had some control over their lives particularly among the lower social classes.

(v) By the 20th century, the urban family had been transformed again partly by experience of the war time and partly work done by the women who were employed in large numbers.

48.

State any three causes of air pollution in Calcutta in the 19th century.

Answer»

(i) Pollution was due to large number of people being dependent on dung and wood as fuel.

(ii) Industries and other establishment used steam engines that run on coal and caused air pollution.

(iii) Due to marshy land, the resulting fog combined with smoke to generate thick smog.

(iv) Calcutta had a history of air pollution. Its inhabitants inhaled grey smoke.

49.

Why did the population of London city expand over the 19th century? Explain.

Answer»

The population of London multiplied fourfold in the 70 years between 1810 and 1880 increasing from 1 million to 4 million.

(i) London was a powerful magnet for migrant population, even though it did not have large factories.

(ii) The 19th Century London was a city of clerks and shopkeepers of small traders and skilled artisans, semi-skilled and sweated out workers of soldiers and servants of casual workers, street sellers, and beggars.

(iii) There was a dockyard which provided opportunities for livelihood.

(iv) There were five major types of industries employed large numbers; clothing and footwear, wood and furniture, metals and engineering, printing and stationery and precious products.

(v) During First World War, the number of large factories increased and a large number of people joined the newly created jobs.

50.

Who wrote the book 'The Bitter Cry of Outcaste London' in the 1880s?

Answer» Andrew Mearns.