Which agency of the UN looks after the interest of the children in the world ? What was the purpose of setting up this agency ?
State two reasons why Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement towards Germany in the 1930's.
Several factors led to the revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain each of the following :
Discontentment of the Sepoys.
Several factors led to the revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain each of the following :
Resentment of the rulers of the native States against the British.
Several factors led to the revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain each of the following :
Unhappiness of the Indian Artisans and Craftsman.
The British rulers ruined Indian trade, Indian art and handicrafts. By imposing heavy duties on the export of the silk and cotton to England, these two industries were crippled. On the other hand, British goods were imported into India at a very nominal duty, or even without any duty. As a result, the art of spinning and weaving which employed thousands of workers in India, became extinct.