Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Structural Change

Question:
During colonial times, a newly emerging middle class particularly from two of the British Presidency regions moved as government employees and professionals like doctors and lawyers moved to different parts of the country. Which were these two regions?
Options:
Bengal and Delhi
Bengal and Madras
Madras and Assam
Bengal and Assam
Correct Answer:
Bengal and Madras
Explanation:
Colonialism also led to considerable movement of people. It led to movement of people from one part to another within India. A newly emerging middle class particularly from the British Presidency regions of Bengal and Madras moved as government employees and professionals like doctors and lawyers moved to different parts of the country.