Question

Read the following statements carefully :

Statement I : Inland waterways proved to be uneconomical as in the case of Coast Canal on the Orissa coast.

Statement II : British government followed an effective and efficient administrative set-up leaving a legacy of effective work culture.

In the light of the given statements, choose the correct option from the following :

• A. Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
• B. Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
• C. Both Statements I and II are true.
• D. Both Statements I and II are false.

Hint:

The Coast Canal of Orissa was uneconomical, so I is true. The colonial administration served the rulers, so II is false.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the task:
We test the two statements separately.

Step 2: Check Statement I:
The British built waterways such as the Coast Canal on the Orissa coast. It cost a lot and could not compete with railways.
So inland waterways were uneconomical. Statement I is TRUE.

Step 3: Check Statement II:
The colonial rulers set up an administration to serve their own interests. It did not leave an effective work culture for India.
So Statement II is FALSE.

Step 4: Match the options:
I true and II false is option (A).
(B) reverses the truth. (C) says both are true, so it is wrong. (D) says both are false, so it is wrong.

Step 5: Why the administration claim is false:
The British ran the government mainly to serve their trade and revenue needs.
So a lasting culture of effective work for India was not the result.

Final Answer:
Option (A): Statement I is true and Statement II is false.