Question

Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1: Under the colonial rule, basic infrastructure (like railways, post and telegraph, etc.) was developed.
Statement 2: The real motive behind the infrastructural development in India was to strengthen the British interests. Choose the correct alternative from the following:

• A. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
• D. Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

Hint:

Colonial infrastructure in India was primarily built to serve British economic interests, not for domestic development.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Evaluating Statement 1: 
- The British did develop infrastructure such as railways, telegraphs, and ports in India. 
Evaluating Statement 2: 
- However, the real motive behind these developments was to facilitate British economic and administrative control, rather than benefiting India’s development. 
Conclusion: Both statements are correct, making \( \mathbf{(C)} \) the right answer.