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What was the condition of roads in India before British rule? |
Well-constructed for modern transport Suitable for rural areas during the rainy season Inadequate for modern transport Designed for commercial purposes |
Inadequate for modern transport |
Under the colonial regime, basic infrastructure such as railways, ports, water transport, posts and telegraphs did develop. However, the real motive behind this development was not to provide basic amenities to the people but to subserve various colonial interests. Roads constructed in India prior to the advent of the British rule were not fit for modern transport. |