Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Cultural Change

Question:

The different ways in which British colonialism lives on in contemporary India are:

(A) Learning classical Indian music and dance
(B) Eating using fork and spoon
(C) Skirts and trousers as school uniform
(D) Online education
(E) Driving on the left side of the road

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B), (C), (E) only

(B), (D), (E) only

(B), (A), (D) only

(A), (D), (C) only

Correct Answer:

(B), (C), (E) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1: (B), (C), (E) only

These options reflect cultural and institutional legacies of British colonialism in India:

  • (B) Eating using fork and spoon – Introduced during colonial rule, as British dining etiquette influenced Indian elites and middle classes.

  • (C) Skirts and trousers as school uniform – British-style school uniforms were adopted in India during colonial times and continue to be common.

  • (E) Driving on the left side of the road – A direct continuation of British traffic regulations.

Now, why the other options do not reflect colonial legacy:

  • (A) Learning classical Indian music and dance – These are indigenous cultural traditions that predate British rule.

  • (D) Online education – A result of modern technological advancement, not a colonial legacy.