Match List I with List II:
| List I Settlement | List II Name | ||
| (A) | Chintadripet | (I) | Christian boatmen |
| (B) | Washermanpet | (II) | Indians speaking two languages |
| (C) | Royapuram | (III) | Weavers |
| (D) | Dubashes | (IV) | Colony of dyers and bleachers |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(A) Chintadripet — this matches (III) Weavers. In the Black Town of Madras there were distinct caste-specific neighbourhoods; Chintadripet was an area meant for weavers.
(B) Washermanpet — this matches (IV) Colony of dyers and bleachers. Washermanpet was a colony of dyers and bleachers of cloth.
(C) Royapuram — this matches (I) Christian boatmen. Royapuram was a settlement for Christian boatmen who worked for the Company.
(D) Dubashes — this matches (II) Indians speaking two languages. The dubashes were Indians who could speak two languages – the local language and English – and acted as intermediaries between Indian society and the British.
Note: This question is taken from the chapter ‘Colonial Cities’ which was there in the pre-rationalised NCERT and has been deleted from subsequent editions of NCERT, including the NCERT book (2026-27).
NCERT (Pre-rationalised): “4.1 Settlement and segregation in Madras … The new Black Town resembled traditional Indian towns, with living quarters built around its own temple and bazaar. On the narrow lanes that criss-crossed the township, there were distinct caste-specific neighbourhoods. Chintadripet was an area meant for weavers. Washermanpet was a colony of dyers and bleachers of cloth. Royapuram was a settlement for Christian boatmen who worked for the Company.… 4.1 Settlement and segregation in Madras … Madras developed by incorporating innumerable surrounding villages and by creating opportunities and spaces for a variety of communities. Several different communities came and settled in Madras, performing a range of economic functions. The dubashes were Indians who could speak two languages – the local language and English. They worked as agents and merchants, acting as intermediaries between Indian society and the British.…” |